Broccoli Salad (1 Cup)

Use a smaller serving of broccoli salad and eat it slowly, especially if it contains sweet dressing, dried fruit, or added sugar.

Choose a homemade or unsweetened dressing based on olive oil, vinegar, lemon, herbs, and mustard rather than sweetened mayonnaise or bottled dressings.

Pair the salad with protein such as eggs, grilled chicken, salmon, tofu, or tempeh to blunt the rise.

Add healthy fats such as avocado, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, or olive oil, while keeping portions moderate.

Skip high-sugar mix-ins such as dried cranberries, raisins, candied nuts, and sweet bacon bits; use fresh herbs, seeds, or a small amount of berries instead.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if appropriate for you, and track which broccoli-salad ingredients produce the largest response.