Diabetes-Appropriate Diabetic Dinner Recipes Diabetic Meats Recipes Diabetic Pork Recipes Broccoli-Bacon Salad 4.6 (27) 25 Reviews A picnic favorite, this salad combines broccoli, water chestnuts, cranberries and just a little bacon for delicious results. Our version has plenty of creaminess without all the fat. Make it once and it will become a regular on your backyard barbecue menu. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings, 1 scant cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Appropriate Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup low-fat mayonnaise ¼ cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 4 cups finely chopped broccoli crowns , (see Tip) 1 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 3 tablespoons dried cranberries Freshly ground pepper , to taste Directions Whisk garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar and sugar in a large bowl. Add broccoli, water chestnuts, bacon, cranberries and pepper; stir to coat with the dressing. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Tip: Most supermarkets sell broccoli crowns, which are the tops of the bunches, with the stalks cut off. Although crowns are more expensive than entire bunches, they are convenient and there is considerably less waste. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2009 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 92 Calories 5g Fat 11g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 scant cup Calories 92 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 4g Added Sugars 3g 6% Protein 3g 7% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 10mg 3% Vitamin A 1480IU 30% Vitamin C 44mg 49% Folate 35mcg 9% Sodium 160mg 7% Calcium 36mg 3% Iron 1mg 6% Magnesium 14mg 3% Potassium 191mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved