Healthy eating is about moderation! Two strips of bacon are all you need for a little indulgence that goes a long way flavor-wise. Buy the best quality bacon you can, nitrate-free if possible–it’ll have tons of flavor and really punch up this healthy take on a classic side dish.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 35 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 strips low-sodium bacon
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 pound), cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons salted roasted sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Combine the ice cubes, onions and 1 cup water in a small bowl. Let the onions soak for 10 minutes while preparing the rest of the salad, then drain and pat dry.
- Cook the bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings for the dressing. Finely chop the bacon strips and reserve.
- Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, reserved bacon drippings, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the broccoli, onions and golden raisins to the dressing. Toss well, cover and chill for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- Before serving, toss well and season with additional salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the chopped bacon and sunflower seeds.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 107 calorie |
| Total Fat | 4.5 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 2 grams |
| Cholesterol | 9 milligrams |
| Sodium | 198 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 14 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 grams |
| Protein | 5 grams |
| Sugar | 7 grams |
Reviews
I’m somewhere between a 3 and a 4. It was alright but felt like it was missing something.
Great recipe! Even my toddler and daughter ate it!
I used to use mayo for creamy salad and it was surely good, but always had guilty feeling to eat whole… Thanks for this healthy creamy dressing!
what a great recipe. I hadn’t eaten broccoli salad in years because my old recipe was so fattening. but this is so light and fresh but really flavorful. I’ll be making this all summer for sure.
All the taste sensations of the nuts, bacon, broccoli, and those expensive golden raisins were covered by a dressing that may have been healthy but it was lacking in flavor. It was a very disappointing addition to dinner.