Broccoli Salad

Bariatric Recipe for broccoli salad using lower fat and sugar ingredients

I love the vibrant colors and fresh flavors of broccoli salad (broccoli slaw)? Just a few tweaks to this recipe will bring down the fat and sugar content of a more traditional version.

I used a pomegranate vinegar because I had it on hand, purchased from Aldi. You can also use apple cider vinegar! Similarly, I used pepitas for preference but if sunflower seeds are more available to you it’s a simple swap!

Avoiding adding dried fruits like raisins or craisins. Fresh chopped apple provides the fruity sweetness (plus some stevia packets) though dried fruits have more concentrated sugar.

Other bariatric vegetable side dishes

Oven Roasted Vegetables
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Carrot Apple Slaw

Broccoli Salad

Course: Salad, Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine: No Cook

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

I love the fresh crunch and slightly creamy texture of this broccoli salad. A few ingredient swaps help this broccoli salad remain lower in sugar and fat than a traditional recipe.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb broccoli crowns cut large pieces into smaller pieces
• 3 cups broccoli slaw bagged
• 1/2 apple diced
• 6 slices turkey bacon cooked, diced
• 1/2 cup pepitas or sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt plain, 0% fat
• 1/4 cup mayo light
• 1/4 cup pomegranite vinegar or apple cider
• 6 packets stevia

Instructions

• Add broccoli crowns and bag of slaw to a large bowl. Use kitchen shears to chop down any large pieces.
• Add diced apple, turkey bacon and pepitas
  
• In a small bowl mix the mayo, Greek yogurt, vinegar and stevia packets. Pour over slaw mixture and mix well.
  

Notes

This recipe has been modified from Dashing Dish to fit my bariatric nutrition guidelines. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 428IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg