Description

This Low Carb Broccoli Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and flavorful side dish perfect for those looking to maintain a low carb lifestyle. It combines crisp broccoli and cauliflower florets with a creamy honey-mayo Greek yogurt dressing, enhanced by crispy bacon, sharp Colby Jack cheese, and a hint of red onion for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare with no cooking required beyond bacon, it’s ideal for easy weeknight meals or potluck gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dressing

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup clover honey
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Salad

4 cups broccoli florets (chopped)
4 cups cauliflower florets (chopped)
12 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
8 ounces Colby Jack cheese (cut into small cubes)
1 red onion (peeled and chopped)

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Instructions

Make the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, clover honey, red wine vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate the dressing while preparing the rest of the salad to allow flavors to meld.
Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets. Then add half of the cooked and crumbled bacon, the cubed Colby Jack cheese, and the chopped red onion. Gently mix these ingredients together to distribute evenly.
Add dressing and toss: Pour the chilled dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly but gently to coat all components with the creamy dressing, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
Top and serve: Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon on top for added crunch and flavor. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest texture, or refrigerate for a short while if preferred chilled before serving.

Notes

For an extra crunch, you can add chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts.
This salad can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator, but best served within 24 hours to maintain freshness.
Omitting the sugar keeps it lower in carbs if following a stricter low-carb diet.
Bacon can be baked in the oven or fried in a pan according to personal preference.
You can swap Colby Jack cheese for cheddar or any preferred hard cheese.