Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins

By Adam Fisher
Published 6/3/2025
Dietitian Reviewed: Erin McNamara, RDN, LDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Low Sodium | High Protein | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Mediterranean | GLP-1
Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

This healthy Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins is anything but boring, packing big flavor and a bold crunch in every bite. Blanched broccoli stays crisp and verdant while being tossed with shredded carrots, sweet golden raisins, and crispy, low sodium bacon. Toasted sliced almonds add a nutty crunch, while a tangy, low sodium salad dressing (made with creamy Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper) makes this the best broccoli salad recipe ever. Each serving is loaded with 11g of protein, making it a nutrient-dense, high protein salad ideal for anyone following a GLP-1 diet to lose weight. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy side dish for potlucks is going to be your new favorite recipe to make during the warmer months.

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Total Time
35 minutes
Servings
6
Calories
172
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Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer
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Ingredients

Recipe yields 6 servings

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How to Make Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Raisins

  1. Step 1

    Bring a large saucepan or pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. Add broccoli and blanche until just fork tender and bright green, about 1 minute. Working quickly, use a slotted spoon to transfer broccoli to prepared ice bath (Note: you want the cooking process to stop as soon as possible so the broccoli does not get soft). Let cool completely and drain into a colander.

  2. Step 2

    Transfer cooked broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Add carrots, onion, bacon, raisins, and almonds.

  3. Step 3

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and black pepper; whisk until well combined. Pour dressing over broccoli salad mixture and stir to coat evenly. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

172
Calories
7
g
Fat
6
mg
Cholesterol
123
mg
Sodium
19
g
Carbs
1
g
Sat. Fat
5
g
Fiber
11
g
Protein
9
g
Sugars
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