Yield: 10 Servings
Pumpkin Seed Broccoli Salad
Try this delightful Pumpkin seed Broccoli Salad to accelerate your journey to better health and fitness! It's a tasty mix of crisp broccoli, pumpkin seeds, bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion, all topped with a zesty dressing. This protein packed salad is an amazing choice for a low carb diet and can be the perfect fit when planning your meals in advance.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
3 minutes
Total Time
18 minutes
Total Time
36 minutes
Ingredients
- Salad:
- 1 pound broccoli
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 8 ounces bacon cooked according to package directions
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Swerve or sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by chopping up that broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- Grab a big pot and fill it up with about 3 inches of water. Get it boiling.
- Toss in the broccoli and let it cook for just 3 minutes.
- Now, drain it and quickly dunk it into a bowl of ice water. Let it chill out for a bit, then drain it again.
- Alright, the broccoli's prepped. Throw it into a big bowl and mix in some chopped onion, shredded cheese, crispy bacon, and wholesome pumpkin seeds. Time to dig into this nutritious powerhouse!
(Optional) Dressing: - Whisk together some mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, zesty Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, a touch of Swerve, and some minced garlic for a flavorful dressing.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to let those flavors mingle. Pour over Salad and Enjoy!
Notes
This delicious broccoli salad recipe was created by: Wendy Polisi.
Link to Original Recipe & Author Website: https://kicking-carbs.com/low-carb-broccoli-salad/
Nutrition Information
Yield
10Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 252.13Total Fat 22.62gCarbohydrates 5gNet Carbohydrates 3.35gFiber 1.65gProtein 8.1g
