Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon (Sweet, Tangy, Crunchy)

This is the salad that wins over people who insist they do not like broccoli, myself included some days. Keto broccoli salad with bacon is creamy, crunchy, and genuinely built to wow a crowd at any keto BBQ or potluck.

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It comes together in about 12 minutes, with nothing fancy required, and it stores well in the fridge for a few days, making it a solid low-carb lunch option too.

Let this chill in the fridge for about an hour before serving. The flavors genuinely improve with a little time to blend.

Chef Jenn’s Take on Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Serving this right after mixing is fine, but it genuinely tastes better after an hour in the fridge, giving the flavors time to blend together properly. Do not skip that resting time if you can help it.

Toast the almonds and crisp the bacon while the broccoli is being prepped, it saves real time and keeps everything moving at once. Cook the bacon in whole strips and chop it afterward, or chop it first and fry it that way, either order works fine, whichever is easier for you.

Adjust the sweetener to your own taste, this dressing is meant to strike a sweet and tangy balance, and everyone’s preference lands a little differently. Do not forget the bacon either, it is genuinely the backbone of this salad.

Not an almond fan? Toasted pecans, sunflower seeds, or your favorite nut all work in its place. One reader who does not even like broccoli said this salad won her over completely, which tracks, since broccoli is not exactly my favorite vegetable either, and I still make this one often.

What You’ll Love About Broccoli Salad with Bacon

• Keeps well in the fridge for a few days, great for meal prep.
• Creamy, crunchy, and genuinely built to win over broccoli skeptics.
• Ready in about 12 minutes, nothing fancy required.

Ingredients

• Broccoli florets – Pre-packaged florets make prep even easier.
• Sliced almonds – Toasted. Pecans, sunflower seeds, or your favorite nut work as substitutes.
• Bacon – Cooked and crumbled.
• Red onion – Sliced thin.
• Mayonnaise and sour cream – Full fat.
• Cider vinegar – For tang.
• Keto sweetener – Adjust to taste for the sweet-tangy balance you like.

How to Make Broccoli Salad with Bacon

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Cut the broccoli florets into small, bite-size pieces. Wash and drain well. While the broccoli is prepping, toast the almonds and crisp the bacon.

Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, salt, and sweetener to make the dressing. Toss the broccoli florets with the dressing.

Top with the crumbled bacon, red onion, and toasted almonds. Chill for about an hour before serving for the best flavor.

Make It A Meal

I love this with anything grilled, kabobs especially, or with Salmon Patties for something lighter. For a bigger salad spread, Oven Roasted Shrimp & Cauliflower Salad and Pickle Slaw with Bacon both pair well alongside it.

Storage

This is not freezer-friendly, best eaten fresh. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days, making it a solid option for meal prep or leftover lunches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Want even more deliciousness? Check out even more keto salads and pair your meal with this amazing veggie-loaded keto beef soup. There’s more to try, too, like this hearty keto sausage parmigiana or for breakfast, this keto corned beef hash.