WW-Friendly Broccoli Salad

WW-Friendly Broccoli Salad

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
WW Points: ~4 pts per serving

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 8 cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces – 0 pts
  • ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded – 2 pts
  • ¼ cup cooked bacon bits – 2 pts
  • â…“ cup red onion, diced (optional) – 0 pts
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries, unsweetened (optional) – 1 pt
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (optional) – 1 pt

Dressing:

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar – 0 pts
  • 1–2 tbsp granulated sweetener or your preferred sugar substitute – 0 pts
  • ½ cup light mayonnaise – 4 pts
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, sweetener, light mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits.
  3. Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat everything evenly.
  4. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.

💡 WW Notes:

  • Reduced-fat cheese and light mayo lower points without sacrificing creaminess.
  • Optional add-ins like cranberries or sunflower seeds add flavor but do count in points.
  • Total: ~4 points per serving (adjust based on optional ingredients).