What a healthy snack to have! It’s both filling and yummy! That bacon crunch, yum.
This is not your original broccoli and bacon salad. I did my own thing with this recipe and last night, my family fought over the bowl. (Even my toddler!)
Like always, you can substitute ingredients and add your own thing. Personally, I don’t like nuts in my salad, but you can add sesame seeds, almond flakes, or croutons for an additional crunch.
Ingredients:
-bacon bits (I used scissors to cut my raw bacon into small pieces)
-small broccoli florets (I would buy the bagged one, it’s much easier to break into little pieces!)
-shredded carrots (also bagged, just saves you time)
-craisins
-garlic mayo (or regular)
-sour cream (spoonful)
-shredded mozzarella cheese (it’s such a creamy/perfect addition!)
-garlic salt and pepper
Directions:
- Cut the bacon into small pieces and put it into the oven, or air fryer, for seven minutes on roast. The oven might take longer, so cook as long as you want it until it is at your desired crunch (or not crunch.)
- In a large bowl, break the broccoli florets into small, pinch-sized pieces. I personally don’t like a mouthful of broccoli, so I cut mine very, very small.
- Take a small bowl and mix two generous tablespoons of garlic mayo and one generous tablespoon of sour cream. Add garlic salt and pepper, and stir until smooth.
- In your large bowl, add a handful of craisins and a handful of shredded carrots.
- Add your sour cream/mayo mixture and your bacon pieces to your large bowl of broccoli, carrots, and craisins.
- Optional: You may add the bacon oils to the mix if you so wish! (I added a spoonful.)
- Mix all your ingredients together until everything is spread out thoroughly in the bowl.
ENJOY. xoxo.
