Traditional Creamy Bacon Broccoli Salad often falls victim to one of the biggest crimes in salad-dom – drowning in dressing. Then you add the nuts and bacon and this “healthy” salad is not so healthy any more.
I trim it down by using yogurt in the dressing and cutting back on the bacon and nuts – trust me, there are still plenty in there.
I like the broccoli raw, but if it is too crunchy for you consider blanching it for a few minutes (no more than that!). Just put it in boiling water for 2-3 minutes then strain and immediately dunk in ice water to stop the cooking and keep it bright green.
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A lightened version of Creamy Bacon and Broccoli Salad, lower in fat, sugar and calories.
- 1 head broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
- 1/4 cup red or other sweet onion chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts almonds or pecans or raw sunflower seeds (unchopped)
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 3 pieces turkey bacon or other lean bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt low or non fat
- 2 tablespoons stevia or sugar or other sweetener
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Combine salad ingredients.
In a separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients.
Mix dressing with salad, let chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Ahhhhh where has this recipe been all my life?? Seriously, I was searching for one like this a couple of months ago in vain. Pinning it for sure!!
Finally made it to the party, yay! 🙂
I think my mother in law would love this salad. Pinning! Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving comments on both the recipes I linked up! I appreciate it!
Glad you like it.
We love broccoli salad at our house so would be fan to try! 🙂
Mmmm, that salad looks delicious. I love bacon and broccoli. Pinning.
It is one of my favorites. And I love your tips on bouncing the flash (any amateur photographer reading this needs to read it)
Yum! I loved broccoli salad growing up, thank you for the reminder! Delicious! Thanks for linking up with Pin Worthy Wednesday, hope to see you again this week 🙂 xx
This looks so good! Thank you for sharing at the Recipe Swap.
This looks tasty! I love refreshing salads during the summer.
Broccoli salad is a favorite around here. I’m going to have to try this lightened up version. Thanks.
This looks like a dish that my family would love. I am saving this to make soon!
I love the contrast in flavors with the savory and sweet in this salad! Yum!
I need to give this version a try! I love broccoli salad!
This is one of my all time favorite salads. Never thought of using Stevia in it–good idea!
So much crunch and deliciousness in this salad! I always go for the broccoli salad at the salad bar. Now I can just make this at home instead.