Whole30 Broccoli Salad

Elevate your salad game with this crunchy, flavor-packed Whole30 Broccoli Salad! Featuring fresh, blanched broccoli florets, crispy bacon, toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, and juicy raisins, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of textures and natural sweetness. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, every bite bursts with wholesome goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep, this salad is ideal for quick lunches, meal prep, or as a healthy, crowd-pleasing side dish. Plus, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and completely Whole30-approved, making it a nutritious addition to any clean-eating plan. Serve it chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 5 slices bacon
• 0.5 cup almonds
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 1 cup Whole30-compliant mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Step 2

Prepare the broccoli: Wash and chop the broccoli into small bite-sized florets. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 3

Chop the red onion: Finely chop the red onion until you have 1/2 cup. You can rinse the chopped onions under cold water to reduce the sharpness if desired.

Step 4

Toast the almonds: In a small dry skillet, toast the almonds over medium heat until they are lightly browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 5

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, ground black pepper, and sea salt until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Assemble the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, red onion, crumbled bacon, toasted almonds, sunflower seeds, and raisins.

Step 7

Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Chill and serve: For best flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled as a side or enjoy as a main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(954.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2829.0

Total Fat 244.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 196.8mg	0%
Sodium 3662.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 65.0g
Protein 48.3g	0%

Vitamin D 6.4IU	0%
Calcium 465.0mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 2406.0mg	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: 76.7%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 16.6%