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    Culinary Lion » Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Keto Salad Recipes » Cheddar Bacon Ranch Keto Broccoli Salad

    Cheddar Bacon Ranch Keto Broccoli Salad

    by Frank Campanella 2 Comments

    Cheddar bacon ranch low carb broccoli salad
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    The perfect quick side dish for your backyard cookouts Cheddar Bacon Ranch Keto Broccoli Salad is loaded with deliciousness but light on the carbs.

    keto bacon cheddar ranch Broccoli salad

    Keto Broccoli Salad: Perfect Summer Side Dish

    Memorial Day weekend is coming up and for me I love the side dishes almost as much as the Meats.

    I always make my Famous Cauliflower “Potato” Salad but sadly a lot of my family doesn’t care for Cauliflower no matter what I do.

    As a great substitution I prepare this easy to make Cheddar, Bacon, Ranch Broccoli Salad.

    If you don’t like this salad I just can’t help you. Is loaded with cheese, bacon and ranch...who doesn’t like those ingredients.

    The broccoli is just there to hold the dressing and add some bulk to the dish.

    Keto friendly Broccoli salad with cheddar bacon ranch

    How to Make Keto Broccoli Salad

    Ingredients

    • 5 cups Broccoli Florets
    • ¼ cup Sliced Scallions
    • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar
    • 10 Slices Chopped Crispy Bacon
    • ½ cup Dill Pickle Relish

    Dressing Recipe

    • ½ cup Mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup Sour Cream
    • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 3 tbsp Ranch Seasoning
    • 1 tsp Real Salt
    • ¼ tsp Black Pepper

    Garnish Ingredients (optional)

    • 3 Thinly Sliced Radishes
    • 1 Red Sweet Pepper (Thinly Sliced)
    • 1 Yellow Sweet Pepper (Thinly Sliced)

    Instructions

    • Whisk together ingredients in the Dressing and set aside. Cook Bacon in the oven at 400 degrees F. for about 15-2- minutes until crisp. Let bacon cool then dice up.
    • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cut fresh broccoli into bite size pieces then boil for about 2 minutes. then remove immediately from the pot and shock in ice water to stop the cooking process. 
    • Once Broccoli is fully chilled combine broccoli, bacon, scallions, cheddar cheese and dill pickle relish in a large mixing bowl. Finally fold in the dressing so the broccoli is fully coated. Let chill for 30 minutes before serving.
    keto bacon cheddar ranch Broccoli salad

    Can I use frozen Broccoli???

    It’s a free country so you can do whatever you like but I would recommend against using frozen broccoli.

    Frozen broccoli has a ton of water in it even after you thaw it. It’s always pretty mushy from being frozen.

    If it’s your only option I recommend thawing the broccoli then let it sit in a colander to drain for at least 30 minutes. Then Pat the broccoli dry to remove any excess moisture.

    Keto broccoli salad with ranch seasoning

    Why Do you blanch the Broccoli for this Keto Broccoli Salad?

    Blanching the broccoli does a couple things to make this recipe taste better and look more appealing.

    By dropping the raw broccoli into boiling water we soften up the broccoli just enough to make it easier to chew but still leaving a good crunch.

    The other reason blanching broccoli is important is to preserve that vibrant green color.

    It’s very important to shock the broccoli in ice water as soon as you remove it from the pot or the broccoli will continue to cook and turn an ugly shade of swamp green.

    It’s also important to add a healthy amount of salt to the boiling water so that the water has a similar salinity to the ocean.

    This will help flavor the broccoli even after rinsing making the keto broccoli salad extra tasty.

    keto Broccoli salad

    More Keto Side Dishes

    • Keto Kale Rockefeller
    • Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
    • Low Carb Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
    • Low Carb Cauliflower Tabouli
    • Keto Kimchi Coleslaw
    • Grilled Spaghetti Squash Rings
    • Keto Italian Hoagie Coleslaw Recipe
    keto broccoli salad recipe

    keto bacon cheddar ranch Broccoli salad

    Low Carb Broccoli Salad

    Culinary Lion
    The perfect Quick side dish for your backyard cookouts Cheddar Bacon Ranch Keto Broccoli Salad is loaded with deliciousness
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 265 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 cups Broccoli Florets
    • ¼ cup Sliced Scallions
    • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar
    • 10 Slices Chopped Crispy Bacon
    • ½ cup Dill Pickle Relish

    Dressing Recipe

    • ½ cup Mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup Sour Cream
    • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 3 tbsp Ranch Seasoning
    • 1 tsp Real Salt
    • ¼ tsp Black Pepper

    Garnish Ingredients (optional)

    • 3 Thinly Sliced Radishes
    • 1 Red Sweet Pepper (Thinly Sliced)
    • 1 Yellow Sweet Pepper (Thinly Sliced)

    Instructions
     

    • Whisk together ingredients in the Dressing and set aside. Cook Bacon in the oven at 400 degrees F. for about 15-2- minutes until crisp. Let bacon cool then dice up.
    • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cut fresh broccoli into bite size pieces then boil for about 2 minutes. then remove immediately from the pot and shock in ice water to stop the cooking process.
    • Once Broccoli is fully chilled combine broccoli, bacon, scallions, cheddar cheese and dill pickle relish in a large mixing bowl. Finally fold in the dressing so the broccoli is fully coated. Let chill for 30 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Serving Size About ⅔ Cup

    Nutrition

    Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 1010mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 493IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Broccoli, Chicken salad
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    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Broccoli Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 265 Calories from Fat 198
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22g34%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Cholesterol 34mg11%
    Sodium 1010mg44%
    Potassium 223mg6%
    Carbohydrates 4g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 493IU10%
    Vitamin C 41mg50%
    Calcium 112mg11%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. M Grossetete

      October 10, 2022 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Off the charts good, everyone loved it much better than the broccoli salad with raisins!

      Reply
      • Frank Campanella

        October 10, 2022 at 8:51 pm

        fantastic!! love to hear that, thank you!!

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    Hey Everyone, My name is Frank Campanella. I've spent the last 20 years as a chef in restaurants throughout the mid Atlantic cooking everything from seafood and steak to classic pub grub. Now I'm taking all thoses recipes and giving them a low carb/ Keto facelift. I hope you love flavorful delicious food because that is the only recipe you will find here. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to sign up for the mailing list so you can get all the latest recipes.

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