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    Home » Keto Recipes » Keto Side Dishes

    Published: Apr 21, 2018 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Low Carb Broccoli Salad with Pine Nuts and Feta

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    This easy low carb broccoli salad uses charred broccoli for extra delicious flavor. It has feta cheese, pine nuts, and a lemon vinaigrette. This would be the perfect addition to a low carb picnic or keto side dish with my steak tips recipe.

    This charred broccoli salad is like a greek broccoli salad but more delicious because of the crispy, charred broccoli. My new favorite way to eat broccoli! The feta and the pine nuts give so much flavor and texture and the lemon in the dressing brightens everything up.

    This Low Carb Broccoli Salad is like a greek broccoli salad but more delicious because of the crispy, charred broccoli. My new favorite way to eat broccoli! The feta and the pine nuts give so much flavor and texture and the lemon in the dressing brightens everything up.

    When I make this broccoli salad, I also like to make my Instant Pot Whole Chicken or Baked Chicken Thighs to make it a complete meal.

     

    low carb broccoli salad in a bowl with lemon slices

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    Sometimes I just want to eat a big bowl of delicious veggies with dressing and call it a meal.  That may be because this delicious bowl of low carb broccoli salad...turned greek salad, is absolutely scrumptious with feta cheese, pine nuts, and an amazing lemon, olive oil dressing.  I could seriously lick the bowl.

    I think there is a problem with people thinking vegetables need to be bland, steamed, lifeless, limp, poor excuses for food.  Is there any wonder that kids won't eat their veggies?  Instead of merely serving a small bowl of steamed broccoli with no seasoning or flavor, add some pizazz so kids will actually eat it!  I'm looking at you school cafeterias.

     

    roasted broccoli on a sheet pan

    HOW TO MAKE LOW CARB BROCCOLI SALAD

    Okay, I'm getting off of my soapbox and talking about this low carb broccoli salad because it is amazing.  Broccoli that has been roasted in the oven at a high heat is simply delicious.  I could eat it just as is.  The stems are still a little crisp, but the dark green ends get crunchy and burnt, and there is that essence of bitterness from the burnt edges that add so much flavor.

     

    ingredients for low carb broccoli salad

     

    I enjoyed this low carb broccoli salad immediately after I finished making it and it was delicious!  I then put it in the fridge and it was even more awesome after I let it sit for a bit.  This will be the perfect addition to your next BBQ, picnic, or family get together (better than heavy, mayo based salads IMHO).

    Another salad recipe I enjoy is my Pastaless Pasta Salad or Zucchini Casserole!  Both are perfect low carb picnic food!

    This charred broccoli salad is like a greek broccoli salad but more delicious because of the crispy, charred broccoli. My new favorite way to eat broccoli! The feta and the pine nuts give so much flavor and texture and the lemon in the dressing brightens everything up.

    Low Carb Broccoli Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts

    This low carb broccoli salad is like a greek broccoli salad but more delicious because of the crispy, charred broccoli. My new favorite way to eat broccoli! The feta and the pine nuts give so much flavor and texture and the lemon in the dressing brightens everything up.
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 278
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Broccoli florets
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • ¼ cup crumbled feta
    • ¼ cup pine nuts

    Dressing

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 clove minced garlic
    • pinch or red pepper
    • ½ teaspoon erythritol or stevia (see notes)

    Instructions

    • combine the broccoli, 2 tablespoon olive oil, and salt on a sheet pan and roast at 400F until ends begin to blacken and crisp.  About 10-15 minutes
    • Add all of the dressing ingredients in a cup and wisk to combine.
    • combine broccoli, feta, and pine nuts in a bowl.  Pour on dressing and toss.  Delicious served immediately.

    Jennifer's tips

    Stevia can be used in place of erythritol.  Add a few drops, then taste.
    For ¼ of Salad
    278 Cal / 7 carbs / 3 fiber / 24 fat / 7 protein
    Servings: 4

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 278

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for broccoli salad

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    1. Sarah says

      August 19, 2022 at 1:36 pm

      We make this by charring the broccoli in our air fryer. So simple and tasty!

      Reply
    2. Jen says

      July 07, 2022 at 3:08 pm

      Could we omit the stevia/erythritol entirely if we chose? How would that affect the carb count?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        July 19, 2022 at 1:38 pm

        Yes but it will not effect the carb count at all as the stevia/erythritol is zero carbs

        Reply
    3. Linda says

      March 26, 2019 at 8:07 pm

      Can frozen broccoli be used if defrosted

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        March 29, 2019 at 4:36 pm

        It could but they might be a little limp

        Reply
    4. CATHLEEN BEITER says

      January 05, 2019 at 8:41 am

      I just came across one of your videos on YouTube and these are some of the easiest and best recipes I've seen for low carb. Can't wait to try all of them! PLEASE keep posting your recipes and ideas. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 07, 2019 at 3:08 pm

        Thank you so much, Cathleen! We have much more coming this year!

        Reply

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