A Better Broccoli Salad Recipe

Name: A Better Broccoli Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices Center-cut Bacon; 6 cups Small Broccoli Florets; 3/4 cups Shredded Carrot; 1/4 cups Chopped Red Onion; 1/4 cups Salted Sunflower Seed Kernels; 3/4 cups Reduced Sugar Craisins; 1/4 cups Olive Oil Mayonnaise; 1/4 cups Plain Fat-free Greek Yogurt; 1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar; 2 Tablespoons Fat-free Buttermilk; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

4 slices Center-cut Bacon
6 cups Small Broccoli Florets
3/4 cups Shredded Carrot
1/4 cups Chopped Red Onion
1/4 cups Salted Sunflower Seed Kernels
3/4 cups Reduced Sugar Craisins
1/4 cups Olive Oil Mayonnaise
1/4 cups Plain Fat-free Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar
2 Tablespoons Fat-free Buttermilk
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lay the slices of bacon in a single layer. Put pan into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the bacon is crisp. Carefully remove pan from oven. Cool and crumble the bacon.
2
Blanch the broccoli by dunking it in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Remove it from the oven and put it in an ice bath until chilled.
3
Combine the blanched broccoli, bacon, carrots, onion, sunflower seeds and Craisins in a large bowl.
4
Combine mayonnaise and the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss well. Chill for 1 hour.

709

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices Center-cut Bacon, 6 cups Small Broccoli Florets, 3/4 cups Shredded Carrot, 1/4 cups Chopped Red Onion, and more.

Yes, A Better Broccoli Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

A Better Broccoli Salad

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions