This low carb 5-ingredient Amish broccoli salad is the one I bring to every family gathering, and I never go home with leftovers. It has that classic Amish creamy-sweet vibe, but lightened up in the carb department and pared down so it’s easy for busy home cooks. Fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and crispy bacon bits all get coated in a tangy, creamy dressing that clings to every little floret. It’s the kind of crunchy, addictive salad people stand over the bowl eating with a spoon before it even makes it to the table.
Serve this salad well-chilled in a big plastic container or salad bowl alongside grilled chicken, burgers, or brats. It’s perfect for potlucks, church picnics, or weeknight dinners when you want a veggie side that still feels like a treat. I like to set it out with other simple sides like sliced tomatoes, cucumber spears, and a basket of rolls for the carb-eaters. It also keeps well in the fridge, so it’s handy for packing into lunchboxes or scooping next to leftover roast meat the next day.
Low Carb Amish Broccoli Salad
Servings: 8
Ingredients
6 cups fresh broccoli florets, bite-sized
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked crispy bacon bits
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons granulated erythritol or preferred low carb sweetener
Directions
Prep the broccoli by rinsing it well under cold water, then patting dry. Cut into small, bite-sized florets so they’re easy to scoop and the dressing can coat every piece. Add the florets to a large mixing bowl or directly into a wide plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and crispy bacon bits to the bowl with the broccoli. If your bacon is freshly cooked, let it cool completely before mixing so it stays crisp in the salad.
