Description
This Broccoli Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and flavorful dish featuring smoky turkey bacon and creamy plant-based cheese. Perfect as a light lunch or vibrant side, it combines simplicity and bold tastes with wholesome ingredients for a satisfying and colorful meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (natural)
- 2 tablespoons grape juice (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli: Rinse fresh broccoli thoroughly and chop into bite-sized florets. Blanch the broccoli briefly in boiling water for 1 minute, then rinse under cold water to retain its vibrant color and crunch.
- Cook the smoked turkey bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels to remove excess fat, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (natural), grape juice (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and honey (natural) until smooth and flavorful.
- Combine all ingredients: In a large salad bowl, toss the broccoli florets, crumbled smoked turkey bacon, sliced red onions, plant-based cheese chunks, and toasted sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully before serving chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for the best crunch and flavor.
- Chill the salad to allow the dressing to soak into the broccoli for better taste.
- Toast sunflower seeds lightly in a dry pan to enhance nuttiness and crunch.
- Cook smoked turkey bacon until crispy but avoid burning to maintain texture and flavor.
- Toss ingredients gently to keep broccoli and plant-based cheese intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, healthy salad, gluten free salad, easy side dish
