Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon and Currants

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon and Currants
8 min.
6
204kcal

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Are you on the hunt for a vibrant and satisfying side dish that will elevate your meals without any gluten or dairy? Look no further than this delightful Broccoli Crunch Salad with Bacon and Currants! Packed with nutrition and flavor, this dish combines crisp broccoli florets with the sweet bite of currants and the savory taste of crumbled bacon, creating a medley of textures that will please any palate.

In just 8 minutes, you can whip up this eye-catching salad that’s perfect for gatherings or as a refreshing starter for a family dinner. The simple yet effective dressing, made with canola mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of agave syrup, brings all the ingredients together, ensuring every bite is both crunchy and creamy. Plus, the additional layer of flavor from the finely diced red onion adds a wonderful zing.

Whether you serve it as an antipasti, a snack, or a side dish, this salad stands out not only for its taste but also for its impressive nutritional profile, boasting around 204 calories per serving and bursting with vitamins from the broccoli. Trust me, this Broccoli Crunch Salad will become a staple in your recipe collection, perfect for those who appreciate healthy yet indulgent eating. Try it today, and make your meals a little brighter!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon agave syrup 
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups broccoli florets 
  • 0.3 cup currants 
  • tablespoons canola mayonnaise 
  • 0.3 cup onion diced red finely
  •  center-cut bacon crumbled cooked

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Steam broccoli, covered, 2 minutes. Plunge broccoli into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry.
  2. Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients (through pepper) in a large bowl.
  3. Add broccoli, currants, onion, and bacon; toss well.
  4. Tip: To avoid watery eyes while dicing an onion, peel it first, and chill it in the refrigerator before dicing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories204kcal
Protein7.6%
Fat64.46%
Carbs27.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.83
Glycemic Load
3.03
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.655217055393%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.61mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
5.99mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
3.83mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:204.3kcal
10.22%
Fat:15.16g
23.32%
Saturated Fat:3.2g
19.99%
Carbohydrates:14.79g
4.93%
Net Carbohydrates:12.32g
4.48%
Sugar:9.03g
10.03%
Cholesterol:13.14mg
4.38%
Sodium:190.73mg
8.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.02g
8.04%
Vitamin K:101.38µg
96.56%
Vitamin C:69.11mg
83.77%
Folate:51.61µg
12.9%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.23%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.16%
Fiber:2.47g
9.86%
Vitamin A:492.04IU
9.84%
Potassium:339.18mg
9.69%
Phosphorus:79.05mg
7.9%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.62%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.06%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.02%
Selenium:4.58µg
6.55%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.45%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.33%
Magnesium:21.23mg
5.31%
Calcium:46.46mg
4.65%
Iron:0.81mg
4.49%
Copper:0.07mg
3.63%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.37%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes