Looking for a delicious and easy way to add more raw vegetables to your diet? Today, I am going to teach you how to make a deliciousketo broccoli cauliflower salad.
The good news is that it’s one that even pickyeaters will love. That’s right, even children are fans of this healthy broccoli cauliflower salad.
My keto Amish broccoli saladallows you to serve a dish that requires no cooking. This, of course, is a great benefit, not only because you’re getting more nutrition, but also because there is no need to turn on the stove when the weather warms up.
This broccoli cauliflower keto salad is loaded with flavor. Besides the crunch of both the raw broccoli and cauliflower, it has a sweet and creamy, tangy dressing, just like traditional Amish broccoli salad.
And because my salad has a generous amount of bacon, it’s no wonder it’sbecome a family favorite.
Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
My broccoli-cauliflower salad uses equal parts of mayonnaise and sour cream. Thetanginess of the sour cream adds another level of flavor to my keto broccoli cauliflower salad.
This keto-friendly salad has many flavor dimensions. The combination of smokey bacon with tangy vinegar, sweet, creamy sour cream, and mayo is perfection.
And for good measure, I added chopped walnuts to further enhance the raw cauliflower and broccoli floret crunch. You could, of course, add pecans instead or leave the nuts out entirely.
I love how even people who don’t normally eat vegetables, including kids, gobble up this salad. That’s because it’s that good.
I wonder if they realize they are eating their veggies raw.
Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad (Keto)
I first introduced my easy cauliflower and broccoli salad during achurch picnic; it seemed like the perfect dish to share with a crowd.
Thankfully, I was correct because my church family went wild for it. So much so that it’s now a salad that is requested often for potlucks.
What’s not to love about a salad that is rich in flavors and gives us the benefits of raw vegetables?
Broccoli and cauliflower go very well together, and if we can throw bacon into the mix, well, that makes this keto broccoli and cauliflower saladthat much more special.
How To Make A Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Amish Salad?
To make this keto Amish salad, you only need a few basic ingredients. Frankly, this salad is quite easy to make, with the hardest part being the chopping of the vegetables.
The fact that the net carbs of this summer salad make it a great recipe for anyone wanting all the flavor of this Amish favorite minus all the carbs.
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Note: The full recipe card is at the bottom of this post.
You’ll need the following to make this keto Amish salad:
- Raw broccoli florets
- Raw Cauliflower florets
- Cooked Bacon
- Red or White Onion
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Sugar Substitute
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Chopped Nuts ( walnuts, pecans, and sunflower seeds all work well)
Keep in mind that this broccoli and cauliflower salad can be easily customizable. If you would rather keep it nut-free, then omit the nuts in the recipe.
For a dairy-free option, substitute the sour cream for more mayo. If you can enjoy dairy, consider adding 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the salad. Doing so will add a little more protein and flavor.
How To Store Your Keto Amish Salad?
One of the reasons I love making this salad for potlucks or family gatherings is because it keeps well in the refrigerator.
Making this salad ahead of time is not only a time-saver, but the flavor actually improves after being refrigerated for 24 hours.
It’s also a great salad to make when meal planning, in fact, it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days. Why not store some in mason jars for a quick lunch option during the week?
Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower are a powerhouse for vitamin C and a great source of manganese.
Over the years, researchers have also identified a number of substances in cruciferous vegetables that have shown anti-cancer properties, like isothiocyanate and phytochemicals.
These facts just further encourage enjoying this low-carb keto broccoli cauliflower salad.
I’ve seen versions of this salad floating on the internet. Unfortunately, many are loaded with sugar. Adding sugar just makes no sense to me and just blocks a lot of the great properties in these vegetables.
This is why a recipe like this low-carb keto broccoli cauliflower salad was in order.
This recipe uses full-fat mayonnaise and sour cream. Since going low carb and becoming a fat ketone burner versus a sugar burner, I’ve learned how to embrace fats. I find that my brain functions so much better using ketones as fuel.
Gone are the days of fibro fog and walking around feeling like my skin was too tight for my body. At my worst, I had difficulty recalling my own phone number.
Indeed, the struggle was real. This is why I am grateful God pointed me to this lifestyle.
Check out our recipe for Keto Layered Salad. It’s a fantastic crowd-pleaser that can also be made in mason jars for a week’s worth of lunch.
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Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Amish Salad
Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This keto broccoli cauliflower Amish salad is loaded with flavor and simple to make. It's a crowd-pleaser, making it perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Amish Salad
- 4 cups of chopped raw broccoli florets and stems
- 4 cups of chopped cauliflower florets and stems
- 9 slices of cooked bacon roughly chopped.
- ½ cup of finely chopped red or white onion
- ¼ cup of walnuts or other favorite low carb nut
Keto Amish Dressing
- 1 cup of full-fat mayonnaise
- 1 cup of full-fat sour cream
- 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg's organic apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons of sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ teaspoon of black pepper
- ½ cup of finely chopped red or white onion
Instructions
Dressing:
- In a medium bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, chopped onion, sugar substitute, salt, pepper making sure it is well combined. Set aside.
Salad:
- Chop the broccoli and cauliflower using mainly the florets and only the tender part of the stems.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the chopped cauliflower and broccoli.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and stir to fully coat. Next fold in the bacon and nuts.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- This salad keeps well for up to three days when properly stored.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 118Total Fat: 9.1gSaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 250mgCarbohydrates: 3.9gNet Carbohydrates: 2.4gFiber: 1.5gSugar: 1.4gProtein: 4.2g
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