This Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipe is the perfect cold, summer dish for those hot days! With carrots, bacon, and broccoli, this is the perfect deli salad. It goes really well with anything barbecue.

In our house, cold salads are not only perfect for cooling off our hot bodies, but also helping to keep my house cool. If you buy pre-cooked bacon, there is no cooking involved. Simple recipes for the win!

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I love the crunchiness of this bacon broccoli salad recipe. It is on the healthier side, but still delicious. The addition of the bacon and sunflower seeds add enough protein to make this a meal all on its own.

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This would also be a great pre-meal salad to enjoy before eating this one-dish Chicken Teriyaki Skillet Recipe.

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Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipe

Kelli Miller

Crisp and creamy, this Bacon Broccoli Salad is the ultimate refreshing side dish for hot summer days. Perfect for barbecues or potlucks, it blends crunchy bacon with fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing flavor!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 272 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 head of broccoli
¼ Cup(s) of shaved carrot
½ medium onion
¼ Cup(s) sunflower seeds
1 Cup(s) of mayo
2 tbsp. of sweetener I used Swerve confectioner
1 tbsp. of vinegar I used apple cider vinegar
6 slices bacon

Instructions

Fry bacon till crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
Cut broccoli into bite size pieces.
Dice onion.
In a medium bowl combine all salad ingredients.

Sauce directions

Mix mayo, sweetener and vinegar together and pour over salad.
Mix till combined.
Put bacon on the top and mix.
Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 582mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Keyword bacon broccoli salad, cold summer salads, creamy veggie salads, crunchy broccoli bacon salad, easy potluck side dishes, healthy summer side dishes, refreshing barbecue recipes

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Bacon Broccoli Salad Recipe

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