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A vibrant broccoli salad is served in wooden bowls, showcasing fresh green broccoli florets, purple onions, black olives, shredded cheese, and pumpkin seeds coated in a creamy dressing.

Southern-Style Broccoli Salad

When I think of Southern comfort food, hearty salads that balance fresh ingredients with rich flavors always come to mind. Southern-style Broccoli Salad does that — combining crunchy vegetables, crispy bacon and creamy dressing into a simple yet flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cooking Pot
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Broccoli – blanch for 2 minutes
  • 1/2 or 1 Cup Bacon Bits
  • 1 Chopped Onion
  • 1/2 Cup Roasted Pumpkin Seeds / Hemp Seeds
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Blueberries

Dressing

  • 1/2 Cup Yogurt
  • 2 Tbs Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Start by preparing all the ingredients. Chop the onion, cook the bacon bits until crispy and roast the pumpkin seeds to add a nice crunch. Shred the cheddar cheese, and wash the blueberries thoroughly.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Submerge the whole broccoli head into the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then quickly remove it and place it in a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking. This keeps the broccoli crisp and bright green.
  • Once the broccoli has cooled, drain and dry it well. Cut it into small florets and place them in a large mixing bowl, ensuring enough space to mix everything later.
  • Add the chopped onion, bacon bits, roasted pumpkin seeds, shredded cheddar and fresh blueberries to the bowl with the broccoli. One by one, combine the ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. You can add a tablespoon of sweetener if you prefer a slightly sweeter dressing. Stir well until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together. Make sure the broccoli and other ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. This gives the flavors a chance to come together. Serve cold and enjoy this fresh, crunchy Southern salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 476mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Broccoli Salad, Salad Southern-Style, Southern-Style Broccoli Salad
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