Keto broccoli salad is the perfect go-to recipe for a meal prep plan. This salad tastes delicious and is super healthy. When it comes to holiday dinners, and summer potluck, broccoli salad makes a staple item. It is popular for its low-carb, low-sugar perfect diet. In this recipe, you will simple and easy steps to make a quick and delicious broccoli salad.
PREPARATION TIME
Keto broccoli salad can be prepared in a quick fifteen minutes following this recipe. With simple kitchen tools and easily available ingredients, this is a got to if you want a quick and easy meal. The following recipe is quantified for 4 servings. Quantity can be adjusted as per requirement.
INGREDIENTS
For the salad;
S.N. | Ingredient | Quantity |
1. | Kosher salt | As per taste |
2. | Broccoli | 3 heads cut into bite size pieces |
3. | Shredded cheddar | ½ cup |
4. | Thinly slices red onion | ¼ cup |
5. | Toasted sliced almonds | ¼ cup |
6. | Cooked and crumbled bacon | 3 slices |
7. | Freshly chopped chives | 2 tablespoons |
For the dressing;
S.N. | Ingredient | Quantity |
1. | Mayonnaise | 2/3 cups |
2. | Apple cider vinegar | 3 tablespoons |
3. | Dijon Mustard | 1 tablespoon |
4. | Kosher salt | As per taste |
5. | Freshly ground black pepper | As per taste |
DIRECTIONS
Preparing the salad;
Step 1.
Bring 6 cups of salt water to boil in a medium-sized pot or a saucepan. When the water starts to boil, add your broccoli in and cook for about 1 o2 to minutes until your broccoli is tender but not overcooked.
Step 2.
While the water for the broccoli is boiling, prepare a large bowl of ice water. When the broccoli is cooked, remove it with a slotted spoon and place the broccoli in the ice water and let it cool for a few minutes.
Preparing the dressing;
Step 1.
In a medium bowl add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Add salt and black pepper as per your taste and whisk the mixture well.
Your dressing is ready.
Finally, in a large bowl, add your broccoli, shredded cheddar, onion, bacon, toasted almonds, and chives. Pour on the dressing and toss your salad gently until the ingredients are fully coated with the dressing.
Your keto broccoli salad is ready to be served. It can also be refrigerated as a pre-meal.