A crisp, creamy, and low-carb salad with broccoli, bacon, cheese, and a tangy, sugar-free dressing.
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup almonds or pecans, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
Instructions
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Wash and chop broccoli. Blanch if desired.
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Cook bacon until crisp and crumble.
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Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and sweetener. Season with salt and pepper.
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Combine broccoli, onion, cheese, bacon, and nuts.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
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Chill at least 30 minutes.
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Add optional seeds or extra bacon before serving.