Broccoli Salad Diabetic Friendly
This diabetic-friendly broccoli salad is a delightful mix of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for a nutritious side dish or light meal. Packed with crispy broccoli florets, savory turkey bacon, crunchy sunflower seeds, and sharp cheddar cheese, this salad delivers both taste and texture in every bite. The zesty dressing, made with non-fat Greek yogurt, a touch of light mayonnaise, and apple cider vinegar, is lightly sweetened with a sugar substitute to keep it low-carb and diabetes-friendly without sacrificing flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is a guilt-free, refreshing option that's ideal for meal prep or a quick, healthy addition to any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 0.5 medium (finely chopped) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 3 slices Cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat, plain)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise (light or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Stevia or other sugar substitute (granulated)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli florets, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop half a medium-sized red onion and add it to the bowl with the broccoli.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, and crumbled turkey bacon to the bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, stevia, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning if needed. Enjoy as a fresh and healthy side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
966 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.8 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2336 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 937 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
