Broccoli-Bacon Salad Recipe

Name: Broccoli-Bacon Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup mayonnaise; 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon soy sauce; 2 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute; ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum (See Note); 12 lb bacon; 1 lb fresh broccoli florets, coarsely chopped; 12 medium red onion, coarsely chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced; ¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds

Servings: persons

¾ cup mayonnaise
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon soy sauce
2 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute
⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum (See Note)
12 lb bacon
1 lb fresh broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
12 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds

1
Cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and crumble; set aside.
2
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, sesame oil, garlic powder, soy sauce, and Splenda together.
3
Sprinkle the xanthan gum over the top and mix well.
4
Cover and refrigerate for several hours.
5
Cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels and crumble.
6
Toss the broccoli, onions, bell pepper, celery, sunflower seeds, and crumbled bacon together in a large bowl.
7
Add the dressing and toss to distribute evenly.
8
Chill for several hours or until ready to serve.
9
NOTE: Xanthan gum is a low-carb thickener that can be used as a substitute for flour or cornstarch in almost any recipe.
10
It does not require cooking to work.
11
I keep a shaker of it by the stove to thicken soups and gravies.
12
I also use to to give a more bread- or cake-like texture to low-carb baked goods.
13
It has a tendency to form lumps when added to liquids, so if you're using more than just a sprinkle or two it works better if you whisk it into a couple of tablespoons of cold water before you add it to your recipe.
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The brand I use is Authentic Foods (www.authenticfoods.com).

8115

kcal

Calories

614

Fat

100

Carbs

514

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.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup mayonnaise, 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon white pepper, and more.

Yes, Broccoli-Bacon 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.

Broccoli-Bacon Salad

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