Broccoli Salad

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Weight Watchers Broccoli Salad is a delicious, low-calorie, and healthy recipe. It’s great for every person trying to lose a few pounds or just eat a balanced meal. This tasty salad is made with a variety of ingredients, such as broccoli, bacon, raisins, and a zesty dressing. All these items create a sweet and savory flavor. Additionally, making Weight Watchers Broccoli Salad is easy. Add all the ingredients to a big bowl, stir with the salad dressing, and chill until cold. This salad recipe is an amazing pick for anyone searching for a nutritious method to get their recommended daily intake of vegetables. Broccoli is a fantastic addition to a well-balanced diet due to the presence of unlimited vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Everyone in your household will love this salad because of its crunchy bacon, sweet raisins, and tangy salad dressing. Let’s start the recipe.

STATS:

  • Course: Salad
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Fifteen minutes
  • Cook Time: Ten minutes
  • Preparation Time: Five minutes

EQUIPMENT

  • Small bowl
  • One spoon
  • A sharp knife
  • Nonstick pan
  • Large dish

INGREDIENTS:

For the salad:

  • Fresh bite-sized broccoli 6 cups
  • Red onion 1 cup
  • Dried cranberries 1/2 cup
  • Sliced almonds 1/3 cup
  • Cooked bacon 6 slices
  • Half a cup of reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese

For the dressing:

  • A half cup of reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • Plain and non-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Honey 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp
  • Salt 1/2 tsp
  • Chopped black pepper 1/2 tsp, or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

PREPARATION OF SALAD DRESSING:

  1. Add lemon juice, salt, non-fat Greek yogurt, black pepper, and mayonnaise to a small bowl.
  2. Whisk all items with a spoon all seasonings merge well into the yogurt.
  3. Shift this bowl to the refrigerator.
  4. Meanwhile, we will make the rest of the salad items.

PREPARATION OF SALAD:

  1. Cut the bacon into slices.
  2. Then, remove its extra fat layer.
  3. Now, place this sliced bacon into a nonstick pan.
  4. Shift the pot to a medium burner’s flame.
  5. After that, cook it on all sides for four to six minutes.
  6. Once the bacon is cooked, shift the bacon on a kitchen sheet.
  7. Then, cut into small sizes. Set aside.
  8. Next, rinse the fresh broccoli florets with water.
  9. Now, slice into small sizes. Then, transfer them into a large dish.
  10. Add grated cheese, cooked bacon, almonds, cranberries, and diced onions with broccoli.
  11. Stir well all the salad items.

ASSEMBLING:

  1. Now, add the salad dressing to the bacon and other items.
  2. Combine well so all spices and yogurt mix well with the salad.
  3. The tasty Weight Watchers Broccoli Salad is ready.
  4. Transfer this bowl to the fridge.
  5. You can also serve this tasty salad instantly in the serving cups.

VARIATIONS OF THIS SALAD:

Broccoli:

  • Instead of raw broccoli florets, first you can boil them before adding them to the salad.

Fruit:

  • You can use apples, dates, or raisins instead of cranberries.

Cheese:

  • Various types of cheese pair well with this salad, but be sure to use only low-fat cheese.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • This salad pairs well with chicken, steak, and salmon.
  • Enjoy this broccoli salad with whole grain wrap or pita bread.
  • Whole grain crackers or veggies also work with this salad.
  • Top a baked sweet potato with broccoli salad.
  • Fill the veggies burger with broccoli salad and other cooked protein items.

TIPS:

  • Use good-quality and fresh broccoli. It is essential for the best flavor because it is the star item of the salad.
  • Steam or blanch the broccoli until its raw texture ends. Overboiling can make the broccoli mushy.
  • Experiment with different sorts of ingredients to prepare the broccoli salad.
  • Enhance the texture of salad by incorporating crunch items like seeds or nuts.
  • Add some items such as cheery tomatoes or bell peppers to make this salad more colorful.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

Fridge:

  • You can preserve the tasty broccoli salad in a sealed jar and refrigerate it for five to seven days.

Freezer:

  • I won’t suggest you freeze this salad because yogurt, mayonnaise, and other fresh veggies are used. All these items will give a bad odor after freezing. Then, it’s better to consume salad instantly after preparation.

FAQs:

Can I amend the items of broccoli salad?

  • Yes, you can replace the salad ingredients with other items according to your dietary plan demands and choices. For example, you can add extra veggies like bell peppers or carrots. Replace the regular bacon with Turkey bacon.

How can I make this broccoli salad more tasty and flavorful?

  • You can use additional herbs, seasonings, and spices, such as dried thyme, onion powder, and garlic powder to enhance the salad’s flavor.

Nutritional Facts/Serving:

Serving Per Person 1 cup
Total Amount 8 servings
Total Calories 164 kcal
Carbohydrates 20.2 g
Total fat 6 g
Sugar 13 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Protein 8.7 g
Sodium 355 mg

The total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving Size is equal to 5 (five).