Broccoli Bacon Salad

Broccoli Bacon Salad

• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 mins
• Yield: 6 cups
• Serving Size: 1  ½ cups

Ingredients

• ½ lb. (225g) uncured bacon, diced
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 1 TB. apple cider vinegar
• 1 TB. red onion, grated
• ¼ tsp. sea salt
• ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 oz. (55g) sharp white cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
• 2 TB. dried currants
• ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds

Instructions

1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place uncured bacon in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until crisp.
Remove bacon and place on a paper towel. Reserve bacon drippings.
2 In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, red onion, sea salt, and black pepper to make a dressing.
3 Place broccoli florets in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon reserved bacon drippings.
4 Add sharp white cheddar cheese, currants, and raw sunflower seeds. Drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or chill before serving.

Tip: If you’re trying to cut down on dairy, you can replace the sharp white cheddar cheese with extra sunflower seeds.

Nutrition per Serving

• Calories 691
• Fat 59g
• Protein 34g
• Total Carbohydrate 9g
• Dietary Fiber 3g
• Net Carbohydrate 6g

Macronutrient ratio

• Fat 77%
• Protein 20%
• Net Carb 3%
• Ratio 1.5:1