Paleo Broccoli Salad
Crunchy, creamy, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Paleo Broccoli Salad is the perfect guilt-free side dish or light meal. Featuring crisp, nutrient-rich broccoli florets, smoky crumbled bacon, sweet and tangy dried cranberries, and crunchy almonds, this dish is elevated by a luscious homemade mayonnaise dressing infused with apple cider vinegar and a hint of honey. Completely grain-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly, it’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for everything from meal prep to potlucks. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, and enjoy a wholesome salad that’s as satisfying as it is healthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 4 slices bacon
- 0.5 cup almonds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened, if possible)
- 0.5 cup homemade mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it becomes crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, remove it from the pan and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
While the bacon is cooking, rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and pat dry. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red onion into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the broccoli.
Chop the almonds roughly. You can toast them in a dry pan for an added crunchy texture if desired. Add the almonds and dried cranberries to the bowl with the broccoli and onions.
In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the homemade mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together to ensure an even coating.
Add the crumbled bacon to the salad and gently toss once more.
Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together. Toss again before serving chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.3 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.4 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 2537 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 429 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1536 mg | 33% | |
*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.
