This isn’t any ordinary broccoli salad. Our recipe for broccoli salad has so much flavor because we’ve roasted the broccoli! The texture and flavor can’t be beat and cooking broccoli this way makes the recipe outstanding.

Healthy Low carb Broccoli Salad on a spoon

GLP-1 Diet Friendly Roasted Broccoli Salad

Most recipes for broccoli salad uses raw broccoli. We love raw broccoli too, but not everyone likes the flavor of it. So when we made this version by roasting the broccoli first, it was a big hit! The tender texture and crispy roasted edges of the broccoli makes our broccoli salad amazing! After several taste tests, everyone who has tasted it agrees that they love it even better than eating raw broccoli. Our super easy dressing for this salad is tangy, sweet and delicious. The different crunchy textures for come from chopped walnuts or any nuts that you want. This low carb recipe makes it easier to enjoy without the guilt. Best of all, our dressing has no added artificial sugar so it’s a GLP-1 Diet Friendly broccoli recipe. You can use a sugar free substitute if you want a little sweetness to your dressing.

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Tips for Low Carb Recipe for Broccoli Salad

  • Want to use raw broccoli? It’s definitely ok and still a popular way to make this salad. Just add raw chopped broccoli to the rest of the ingredients.  You might have to make a double to even triple batch because it’s so good.
  • The salty crunch of the bacon really makes it exceptional and it’ll be one of your favorite cold broccoli salad recipes! Or leave out the bacon for a fantastic vegetarian broccoli salad.
  • If you’re looking for another great low carb salad recipe, check out this spinach bacon salad.
  • Allow the salad to chill for about 1 hour before serving.
  • You can make the salad one-day ahead of time.
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Low-Carb Roasted Broccoli Salad w/ Bacon 

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
You can also make this with raw broccoli instead of the roasted broccoli. Just skip the olive coating step if you’re not going to roast. 
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Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD:

  • 1 pound (454 g) broccoli florets , cut into bite sized pieces
  • 3 Tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil , for coating
  • 3-4 slices thick cut bacon , cooked & cut into bite sized pieces (omit to make this salad vegetarian)
  • 1/4 cup (40 g) minced red onion
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) (optional) chopped cashews (or any combination of your favorite nuts)
  • 1/4 cup (35 g) (optional) golden raisins (or any combination of your favorite dried fruit cut into small pieces)

FOR THE DRESSING:

  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise , or more if needed
  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar free sweetener, optional like Monkfruit or other sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) fresh cracked black pepper , or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt , or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) dried herbs , like thyme, basil, dill (optional)

Instructions 

  • Pre-heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
    Preheat Oven
  • Make the dressing: In medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients (1/3 cup mayo, 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, optional 1 teaspoon sugar substitute, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon optional herbs). Set aside.
    Broccoli salad dressing
  • Place cut broccoli in a large bowl. Toss with 3 Tablespoons olive oil to evenly coat. (Our preferred method is to add half the oil first, toss with the broccoli, then add the rest of the oil and toss again).
    Tossing broccoli with oil
  • Place the broccoli on the lined baking sheet and roast at 425°F (220°C) for about 35 minutes, depending on the size of the broccoli pieces. Toss the broccoli at least once during baking. Once broccoli is roasted, remove from oven and allow to completely cool.
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  • After broccoli is completely cool, toss with chopped bacon, red onions, optional cashews &/or raisins, and the dressing.
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  • Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
    Roasted broccoli salad

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 382kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 496mg, Potassium: 426mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 706IU, Vitamin C: 102mg, Calcium: 53mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 382

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This recipe was originally published in 2019 and was updated with new video and tips.