Broccoli-Bacon Salad

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A picnic favorite, this salad combines broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and just a little bacon for delicious results. Our version has plenty of creaminess without all the fat. Make it once and it will become a regular on your backyard barbecue menu.

Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings, 1 scant cup each

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream

  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 4 cups finely chopped broccoli crowns , (see Tip)

  • 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped

  • 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 3 tablespoons dried cranberries

  • Freshly ground pepper , to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and sugar in a large bowl. Add broccoli, water chestnuts, bacon, cranberries and pepper; stir to coat with the dressing.

    Broccoli-Bacon Salad

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Tip: Most supermarkets sell broccoli crowns, which are the tops of the bunches, with the stalks cut off. Although crowns are more expensive than entire bunches, they are convenient and there is considerably less waste.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2009

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92 Calories
5g Fat
11g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 scant cup
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 3g 7%
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 1480IU 30%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Folate 35mcg 9%
Sodium 160mg 7%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 14mg 3%
Potassium 191mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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