I have made this salad more times than I can count.
It was a salad we had picked up at our local deli one night for an easy side to our BBQ dinner. I loved the combo, but hated that everything felt drenched in dressing!
I knew I wanted to recreate it healthier..so to the kitchen I went! The results are a broccoli salad that we make over and over…it is a barbecue staple is this house!
It is fresh, travels well, and keeps well in the fridge for several days too. A perfect picnic food!
Dairy Free Broccoli Salad
Often, in traditional broccoli bacon salads, there is some for of dairy. Or they are made with heavily processed mayos that are no permitted in Whole30 and paleo lifestyles.
In this recipe, I replace half of my homemade Whole30 mayo with yogurt or sour cream (dairy free or not, depending on your needs). This is totally optional, you can use all mayo if you like, and be sure to make my 5 minute homemade mayo too! Just be warned, you may NEVER go back to store bought again…my whole family can’t now! Good thing it’s super easy and quick!
Keto or Whole30 Broccoli Bacon Salad?
If you are low car or keto, just omit the cranberries, still yummy!
If you are doing a Whole30, simply look for cranberries that sweetened with apple juice concentrate, there are many brands out there!
More Gluten Free & Paleo Barbecue Ideas:
When the summer months hit, it is great to have a whole host of ideas perfect for barbecues and picnics. Here are some paleo, gluten free, and some keto recipes to inspire you! You may also want to follow my barbecue and grilling board on Pinterest!
- Vietnamese Chicken
- Lemon Garlic Chicken (use boneless thighs or any bone in!)
- Mexican Quinoa Salad
- Homemade Potato Salad (no mayo)@ Recipes to Nourish
- Grilled Peaches w/ Marscapone or Ice Cream @ The Organic Kitchen
If you try this broccoli bacon salad, I want to hear from you! Comment below!
Bacon & Broccoli Salad Recipe:
Broccoli Salad w/ Bacon & Cranberries
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise I used my own homemade
- 1/4 cup yogurt I used So Delicious Plain Yogurt, may also use more mayo or if dairy tolerated, full fat sour cream, creme kefir, or plain yogurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 drops stevia optional, omit for Whole30, or use 1 teaspoon honey
Salad:
- 12 oz broccoli florets and peeled and chopped broccoli stalks
- 4-5 pieces bacon cooked & crumbled (my favorite is Trader Joe's applewood smoked, nitrate free)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries optional, make sure they are apple juice sweetened for Whole30
- 1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds optional
Instructions
- I an a large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients together and set aside.
- Either chop the broccoli small, or pulse it a few times in a food processor.
- In the same large bowl with the dressing, toss all the ingredients,
- Store in the refrigerator!
Nutrition
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This looks great too. I am definitely going to frequent you blog to help with my cooking.
Let me know if you have any questions Amber!
Oh, yum! This sounds so good, and what a nice change from the usual blanched broccoli with cheese sauce. Snore! I will definitely try your recipe =)
Great Sadie! Hope you like as much as we do, love to hear how it turns out!
I love any combination of broccoli and cranberries. This really looks great! Just wanted to let you know you are being featured at this weeks party.
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I bought a head of broccoli yesterday and thought to myself, "I need to make something other than steamed broccoli with this." So thank you! Dried cranberries and bacon sound like a fantastic addition.
This looks delicious! I'd love for you to stop over and share the recipe at Mix it up Monday:
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I hope to see you soon 🙂
Now this is one delicious salad Tessa! I happened to buy broccoli this evening at the grocery store-now I know how to use it manana 🙂
Broccoli and cranberries sound just right together.
Oh Tessa, this looks so simple and delicious! Looks like we are on the same broccoli wavelength this week. 🙂 And I have to say, love the addition of cranberries in there. Nice touch of sweet. It's so freaken' hot here for "winter" (upper 70s today). This salad sounds so good right about now, nice and refreshing…and healthy!
Hugs,
–Amber