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This keto broccoli salad recipe with bacon is the perfect salad to make ahead or take to parties! My low carb broccoli salad is a favorite in the summer months while it’s hot, but it’s also great for parties or weeknight meals as it comes together quickly and can be made ahead… because it gets even better with age! But beyond the convenience, this hearty broccoli bacon salad also has incredible flavor.
Don’t get me wrong – light salads filled with greens definitely have their place. But when you want something more substantial, this broccoli bacon cheese salad is your answer. It has just the right amount of richness and flavor, while still feeling light and full of fresh ingredients. It’s truly the best of both worlds.
This easy keto broccoli salad recipe with bacon and cheese was originally published on July 6, 2016, and updated in November 2019 with additional tips and pictures.
How To Make Keto Broccoli Salad
This easy low carb broccoli salad with bacon and cheese comes together in a few simple steps and just 10 minutes.
Here’s how to make the best broccoli salad recipe:
- Mix up broccoli salad recipe keto ingredients. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, red onion, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and cheddar cheese.
TIP #1: If you prefer softer or crisp-tender broccoli, you can blanch it first and let it cool before making broccoli salad.
TIP #2: If you prefer to make a paleo or dairy-free version, use shredded carrots instead of the cheddar cheese. The carb count will be a little higher, but still low carb overall. I love it both ways!
- Mix broccoli avocado salad dressing. Whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, white vinegar, garlic salt, powdered erythritol, and pepper until smooth.
TIP: The sweetener is optional, but will make this taste like a more traditional sweet broccoli salad. You’ll want powdered sweetener so that the dressing is not gritty.
- Mix together dressing and broccoli mixture. Stir the dressing into the vegetable mixture until well incorporated.
- Finish with avocado. Right before serving, gently fold in avocado.
Is Broccoli Salad Keto?
Yes, this easy keto broccoli salad is keto, like all the recipes on this site. However, many broccoli salad recipes have sugar added to the dressing.
How Many Carbs In Broccoli Salad With Bacon?
Each 3/4 cup serving of broccoli and avocado salad has just 5 grams of net carbs.
Can You Make Broccoli Bacon Salad Ahead?
Yes, you can definitely make this low carb broccoli salad recipe with bacon ahead of time.
What’s even better than a salad that you can throw together quickly? One that you can throw together in advance. Obviously.
Keto bacon broccoli salad is a great choice to make ahead. Without leafy greens to wilt or turn slimy, it easily keeps in the fridge for a week – or maybe even longer, but it never lasts that long at our house. In fact, refrigerating actually brings out the flavors!
TIP: Make sure that you add the avocado right before serving so that it doesn’t brown. If you’re serving it later for a party, you can always toss the avocado with citrus to keep it fresh.
More Keto Low Carb Salad Recipes
If you like this keto broccoli bacon salad, you might also like some of these other keto low carb salads:
- Chopped Keto Antipasto Salad – This chopped salad has all of the Italian flavors you love, without any of the carbs. It’s always a hit.
- BLT Stuffed Avocado Salad – Stuff your salad INSIDE an avocado half for a portable and super fun option.
- Low Carb Broccoli Cauliflower Salad – Another great broccoli bacon salad keto option. This one also has cauliflower and peppers.
- Broccoli Cranberry Salad – Obviously I love broccoli salads and this one has a sweet touch from the cranberries.
- Healthy Broccoli Salad – Simply swap the sugar with a sugar-free sweetener and use sugar-free dried cranberries.
Tools To Make Low Carb Broccoli Salad
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- Glass Nesting Bowls – These are the best bowls. There are plenty of sizes so that you can mix the keto friendly broccoli salad and the dressing and then easily combine the two.
- Avocado Saver – If you love avocados as much as we do, this is a necessity! It’s also super handy to add the avocado for this broccoli and bacon salad right before serving, so keep your avocado fresh!
- Glass Storage Containers – Store any extra broccoli salad recipe with bacon in these airtight containers.
Low Carb Keto Broccoli Salad Recipe With Bacon And Cheese
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Mix broccoli, red onion, bacon bits, sunflower seeds, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
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In another bowl, whisk mayonnaise, olive oil, white vinegar, garlic salt, powdered erythritol and pepper until smooth. Stir the dressing into the vegetable mixture until well incorporated.
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Fold in the avocado right before serving.
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Serving size: 3/4 cup
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20 Comments
Kerry
Love this salad. It’s so easy and quick to make. Plus it travels well in my lunch bag. My boyfriend hasn’t been too sold on some of the keto recipes I’ve tried but this one he asks me to make. You would never know it’s keto low carb. It’s even better the second day but we usually don’t have much leftover. I’m going to try it with vegan mayo and vegan cheese shreds and carrots for my niece. I’ll report back after I make it that way. Thanks for such a great recipe.
Sue
I have made this 4 times and it has become my go to recipe for all dinner guests. You can keep it overnight for lunch the next day, it thickens and gets even yummier. Any berries are great.
Lee
I haven’t made this yet, but know I’m going to love it! It reminds me of one I guiltily buy sometimes but this is much healthier. I have two questions….
Can you tell me approximately how much broccoli you used? It looks like about 1 1/2 to 2 cups but I don’t know how much 1 bunch of broccoli really is. I’ll be cutting it in half since I cook for just myself right now.
I don’t use mayonnaise much. Do you think it will work to replace some of it with yogurt? I’ve seen that in other recipes but have never tried it.
Thanks for this great recipe.
Wholesome Yum M
Hi Lee, A medium bunch of broccoli is about 3 – 3 1/2 cups of chopped florets and stem. To half the recipe you’ll want approximately 1 1/2 cups of chopped broccoli. Yogurt is higher in carbs, so if you are wanting to keep this recipe lower carb, I would use sour cream in place of the mayonnaise. Enjoy your salad!
Donna C
You would not even know this is a keto, low carb recipe. Had friends over and they ate it up! So good.
TC
I just made this and loved it so much!!
Ly Nguyen
I just tried this recipe, I didn’t put the onion because I don’t eat raw onion. It’s turn out really good, thanks for sharing this. I will probably make it more later.
Lisa
Some amazing recipes can not wait to try them
Jenn
Flipping over the avocado in here – such an awesome recipe and I love that it’s keto!
Shanika
This is such a unique way to enjoy a salad! I love the idea of using Broccoli! Plus, it’s healthy so that’s a win, win!
Kelly
This is the only way I can get one of my girls to eat broccoli! Bacon and cheese make everything better!
Heidy L. McCallum
This bacon avocado and broccoli salad was awesome. I’m not following Keto but seriously considering doing it if I had more fabulous flavorful recipes to eat like yours. It was amazing!!!!
Sara
This is awesome! I love that it doesn’t have sugar. I’m not Keto but I do like to avoid adding sugar to recipes whenever possible.
Adriana
I enjoy broccoli a lot love the idea of making t a keto side dish for my guests this Thanksgiving.
Dannii
I love broccoli in a salad. It adds so much crunch.
Kate
The “print recipe” link on this page takes you to the Wholesome Yum homepage. Please fix. I am making a healthy recipe binder and would love to add this yummy recipe! 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kate, Oh no, sorry to hear you’re having issues with it. It’s working for me but please contact me here if it isn’t for you so that I can help troubleshoot. I’m glad you think the recipe is yummy. 🙂
Kim Haas
Made this last weekend, best broccoli salad I have ever eaten! Even my 6 year old son liked it. I do not care for the recipes that contain sugar, way too sweet for my taste, and my family. I am so happy to have found this recipe, thank you Maya. Only thing I did differently was blanch the broccoli for a minute or two because my son prefers his broccoli cooked. By the way, I don’t normally write reviews for recipes, this is probably my second one in 15 years, but I was so impressed I wanted you to know.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you and your son liked the salad, Kim! Have a great day!
Kim
I love that you added cheddar cheese and avocado to this broccoli salad. It somehow made it seem new! Thanks for a great recipe.