Paleo Broccoli Salad

Packed with vibrant textures and flavors, this Paleo Broccoli Salad is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite, perfect for clean eating and satisfying your taste buds. Every bite bursts with crunchy fresh broccoli, savory crumbles of crispy bacon, and nutty toasted almonds, balanced by the sweet tang of dried cranberries and a creamy homemade mayonnaise dressing infused with apple cider vinegar and a hint of honey. This all-natural, gluten-free recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is ideal as a refreshing side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or meal prep. Serve chilled and let this nutrient-rich salad become a go-to staple in your paleo meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 4 slices bacon
• 0.5 cup almonds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened, if possible)
• 0.5 cup homemade mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it becomes crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, remove it from the pan and place it on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.

Step 2

While the bacon is cooking, rinse the broccoli florets under cold water and pat dry. Cut them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red onion into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the broccoli.

Step 4

Chop the almonds roughly. You can toast them in a dry pan for an added crunchy texture if desired. Add the almonds and dried cranberries to the bowl with the broccoli and onions.

Step 5

In a separate smaller bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the homemade mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss everything together to ensure an even coating.

Step 7

Add the crumbled bacon to the salad and gently toss once more.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together. Toss again before serving chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(798.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1835.3

Total Fat 135.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 110.3mg	0%
Sodium 2537.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 130.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 81.9g
Protein 37.8g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 429.3mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1536.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.3%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 27.7%