With summer right around the corner, soup is out and cold side dishes are in! This Keto Broccoli Salad is one of my favorite ways to take a boring low carb vegetable, broccoli, to the next level with minimal effort. A quick blanch and some mix-ins and you’ve got the next best summer cook out side dish! Watch me make it below.
Keto Broccoli?
Why, yes! Broccoli is one of the vegetables lowest in carbs and net carbs. Broccoli has fiber that can be subtracted, which makes it a great option for side dishes and veggie lovers. One cup (91g) of broccoli has 6 total carbs and 2.5 fiber bringing it to a total of 3.5 net carbs. Not bad, for a heart, filling vegetable! We love to steam it and top it with butter or roast it in the oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes if we are looking for a quick side dish to pair with a steak or burger. However, this keto broccoli salad is my favorite preparation – creamy mayo, crunchy bacon and the bright colors bring this side this to life!
Keto Side Dishes Are Easy To Come By!
On occasion some bacon and eggs, or a 12 oz ribeye will cut it for dinner. However, more times than not I’m looking for a delicious side dish. Matt could do without a side dish every night, but not me. If i’m having a steak, salmon or chicken thighs some of my favorite go to side dishes are:
Let us know if you give any of the above a try by leaving us a comment below – we’d love to hear what you think!
Keto Broccoli Salad For Summer Time Grilling!
In Matt’s mind this recipe is confined to the outdoors and only when the grill is going, but he’s not so open minded when it comes to food hehe. Since creating this recipe I’ve recreated it with slivered almonds and diced red onion and stored in in the fridge for mid day snack or side dish for dinner. Pregnant Megha loves this Keto Broccoli Salad and she bets you will too!
Recipe can be quickly added to MyFitnessPal – Search “KetoConnect – Keto Broccoli Salad”
Keto Broccoli Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
Instructions:
- Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl mix together mayonnaise, vinegar and lemon juice. Stir well.
- Add broccoli, bacon, seeds to a large bowl. Drizzle with desired amount of sauce.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss again to coat before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
Serving Size: 1/6th recipe
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
Looks delish! But how much are 2 heads exactly? Like in gramms. I saw really small broccoli heads, but also large ones, so plz can you give more accurate mesurements?
I second this request for a more specific measurement!!
This recipe is delicious. A little cheese on top would put it over the edge
This tastes just like a BLT. Love it!!
I LOVE this recipe! I have made it several times since you released it and it is a hit every time. Thank you, Matt & Megha, for all the delicious recipes and hard work!
can not eat mayo, makes me barf. can i use greek yogurt instead
I love most versions of broccoli salad but was missing the sweet flavor in the base of this one so I added about 20 drops of liquid Stevia & on occasion I switch out sunflower seeds with pumpkin seeds for an extra boost of magnesium…
Love your vlogs & recipes been following since Philly & I just want to wish you two all the best with future baby coming this year…
I vote Mattie or Meghan if it’s a GIRL!!!?
I like to use Balsamic Vinegar in place of ACV to get that sweetness.
Yum!! One of my faves!!
Love this too. I do half mayo and half sour cream though. And sometimes add a few dried cranberries for my sweet tooth!
I eat this all the time!
Have shared it a number of times! Great dish to take to a potluck….there is always something for me to eat. Thanks for sharing to the masses!
I added some cheddar cheese cubes because my sauce is too runny. It tastes good and I love broccoli and bacon.
This is an all time favourite in our house! We have been making it for years with some sugar in the mayo but don’t even have sugar in the house anymore! No need to blanch the Broccoli; we love the crunch. We also add red onion and sunflower seeds. We also make this all year long.