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Broccoli Bacon Salad without Mayonnaise
This delicious and easy to make Broccoli Bacon salad is a fantastic that is dairy free and made without mayonnaise. Perfect as a side dish or bring as a potluck side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
Dressing:
- ¾ c. full-fat non-flavored Greek yogurt
- ⅛ teaspoon Stevia powder
- 2 T. fresh lemon juice
- 1 T. fresh lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Broccoli Salad:
- ½ small red onion - cut into thin slices
- 2 large heads fresh broccoli
- 6 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅓ c. toasted pumpkin seeds unsalted
Instructions
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To make the dressing, combine the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and zest in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
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Cut the broccoli into bite sized pieces. Add the broccoli florets to a large bowl and add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, or until florets are crisp tender.
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Remove from microwave and drain excess liquid. Set aside, uncovered, and allow steamed florets to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the red onion, broccoli, crumbled bacon, and fresh parsley. Toss gently to combine. Top with ½ Greek yogurt dressing and toss again until ingredients are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight before serving. Cover and reserve remaining dressing, as well.
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Toss chilled salad with remaining dressing right before serving, or serve on the side for those who prefer a little extra dressing. Sprinkle with the toasted pumpkin seeds right before serving to keep them crunchy.