Broccoli Bacon Coleslaw

About

When you’re in a pinch for a side dish or just need to whip up a quick snack, you can make this Keto coleslaw. This recipe is a little different from your average coleslaw. You can keep things really easy by using a bag of pre-made dry coleslaw mix, but then add shredded broccoli to brighten up the flavor. A sprinkling of bacon bits adds all the salt you need, plus a little protein and extra fat. The coleslaw dressing is made with mayonnaise and a spoonful of sour cream for a tangy flavor to go with the bacon. Serve the coleslaw as a side dish in your meal prepping or at the dinner table! This is a great dish to bring to group gatherings or any outdoor functions. It makes an excellent snack as well. Just keep your coleslaw covered in your refrigerator and it will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Smart Keto Side Dishes

It may not seem like it at first, but salad, slaw, and similar side dishes are all really great recipes to use in your Keto diet. One could assume that these types of dishes would add up quickly in carbs. However, coleslaws and salads are made with some of the most nutritional and low-carb vegetables you can eat on the Keto diet. Plus, you can get really smart when making dressings. Base your dressings with mayonnaise, sour cream, olive oil, or other healthy oils to keep your fat macros high.

Other Ingredients To Add

You can add other Keto ingredients to this coleslaw for more flavor in variety and texture. At your discretion, add nuts like cashews, peanuts, or almonds for more healthy fat and crunch. Adding sesame seeds will also increase your fat calories but won’t increase your carbs as much as nuts will. If you like cheese, shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese can be added to the coleslaw. Let other users know what you like to add to your coleslaws in the comment section!

Ingredients

3 slice – 6" long bacon
3 oz broccoli
4 oz coleslaw mix (dry)
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sour cream
½ tablespoon lemon juice
1 tbsp, chopped scallions

Instructions

Cook bacon strips on your stovetop until they’re cooked to a crisp. Let the bacon strips cool before chopping them into bacon bits. Don’t undercook the bacon or else it will be too chewy to cut into bits. It doesn’t make a difference if you use pre-sliced bacon or bacon cut from a slab. Add your bacon bits to a large mixing bowl.
Use a cheese grater to grate a head of broccoli until you yield the weight listed in the ingredients. For this recipe, it’s better to start grating at the core and working your way up instead of grating the head first. Add the grated broccoli to the mixing bowl along with the coleslaw mix. At your discretion, you could also use fresh green cabbage instead of coleslaw mix. Add black pepper and mix the ingredients together.
Finally, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and chopped green onion. Mix the dressing into the mixing bowl until your coleslaw is complete. If you used raw green cabbage for the coleslaw, you can serve immediately. If you used bagged coleslaw, you may wish to marinate the coleslaw in your refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, or even overnight. Serve cold.