Published 6/5/2023 • Updated 8/15/2024 This is our broccoli salad with bacon. It’s made with a very Fit Foodie twist all thanks to the sauce (no mayo involved), but is packed with classic broccoli salad ingredients such as fresh broccoli, red onion, cheddar cheese, raisins, and bacon. Oh, and you wont find any bacon bits in this recipe no, no! Only the best of the best — real, homemade bacon. The three of us grew up in the midwest where broccoli salad was a must-have at any social gathering and to this day, almost every salad bar in Wisconsin and Minnesota will have their own version of a creamy broccoli salad. Today we are sharing a healthier version of broccoli salad and we are kind of obsessed. You’d be surprised how delicious a broccoli salad can be without any mayonnaise 😉. Greek yogurt + olive oil + lemon is a pretty great substitute if you ask us. Oh and, this is the PERFECT make-ahead recipe because the longer you let the salad soak up the sauce, the better!
What You Need for Bacon and Broccoli Salad
Creamy Broccoli Salad Sauce
Greek yogurt Olive oil Lemon juice Maple syrup Salt Paprika
We made this broccoli salad sauce nice and simple. It’s made with a base of Greek yogurt and olive oil — no mayo involved! Don’t worry, she’s still super creamy and delicious. If you’re feeling sassy, you can always add a teaspoon or two of hot sauce or sriracha for a little extra spice. The ingredients for the salad sauce are:
Salad Ingredients
Bacon (we recommend medium or thick-cut) Broccoli Red onion Sunflower seeds Raisins Cheddar cheese Pepper Salt
Obviously the base of this salad is made with raw broccoli — a must! The other star ingredient is cooked bacon. We prefer the oven method, but you can cook it however you want!
How to Make this Bacon and Broccoli Salad Recipe
Substitutions
Don’t have all the ingredients you need for this broccoli salad at home? Or do you just want to add other ingredients? No problem. Below are some great options to add to your broccoli mixture. Substitutions
Raisins—> dried cranberries or cherries Greek yogurt—> mayonnaise or blended cottage cheese Sunflower seeds—> walnuts
Storage
Store this broccoli salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. When you are ready to eat your leftovers, try tossing your salad in a bit of additional Greek yogurt or mayo if you find that the salad has dried out a bit.
Serving Suggestions
Caprese Stuffed Chicken Breasts Maple Ginger Baked Salmon Beer Can Chicken Super Simple Mac and Cheese Grilled Steak
Salad Recipes
Healthy Baked Potato Salad Superfood Detox Salad Mandarin Orange Broccoli Salad Strawberry Broccoli Salad Healthy Broccoli Salad Fiesta Tuna Salad Avocado Tuna Salad Red Potato Salad
