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Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

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Classic broccoli bacon salad is an addictive mix of creamy, crunchy, savory and sweet. This salad is a summer icon and staple side dish for any barbecue or gathering. Even with a healthier spin, it’s sure to remain a hit!

Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

While this recipe got a little bit of an upgrade, all the key flavors and textures remain. Truly, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel here, but I simply made some swaps to create a higher quality, healthier version of a classic. And, don’t worry, I still kept an ample amount of bacon! That is in large part what makes this salad so delicious.

Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

To give this salad a healthy makeover, I did several things in terms of ingredients. I used avocado oil mayonnaise (versus the typical kind made with canola or soybean oil), cut back on the sugar and opted for an unrefined variety instead, went with oil-free raisins, un-roasted raw sunflower seeds (the roasted variety usually have canola oil and are heavily salted) and no-sugar added bacon. I also used apple cider vinegar instead of regular white vinegar. It offers a bit more sweetness than white vinegar, and has more nutritional benefits too.

Additionally, I found ratios that I thought worked best and didn’t overdo the sweet, creamy dressing either. I opted for just enough to keep the salad from being gloopy. I think it’s all just right and tastes exactly like I remember, but better!

Interested in other summer salad recipes? Check out my creamy herb and cucumber salad and dairy-free buffalo chicken potato salad.

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Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

Classic broccoli bacon salad is an addictive mix of creamy, crunchy, savory and sweet. This salad is a summer icon and a staple side dish for any barbecue or gathering. Even with a healthier spin, it's sure to remain a hit!
Cook Time0 minutes
Serves6
Prep Time20 minutes
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Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 8 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
  • 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins, preferably oil-free
  • 1/2 cup raw unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 6 pieces good-quality no sugar-added bacon, cooked and chopped

For the dressing:

  • 3/4 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

  • Mix all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Taste and adjust flavor, as desired.
  • Pour dressing over the salad mixture and stir to coat. Place in refrigerator for at least an hour before serving, but longer if possible.
Course:Salad, Side Dish

Classic Broccoli Bacon Salad

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Alisa Fairbanks is the blogger and recipe creator of paleoinpdx.com. She is also a personal trainer, and all around health and wellness enthusiast living in Portland, Oregon. She is passionate about living, moving and eating well, and loves inspiring others to do so too.

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