Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

5 from 119 votes

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Our broccoli cauliflower salad is simple, tasty and tossed in a creamy homemade dressing that’s perfect for any potluck or dinner table!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 head fresh broccoli, diced
1 head cauliflower, chopped
½ red onion, diced
¾ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup cubed cheese
¾ cup light mayo
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or salad vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, onion, cheese, and sunflower seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayo, sugar, vinegar, and salt. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate before serving.

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Notes

Recipe Tips.

Chop the ingredients into even-sized pieces so that each bite has a good balance of all the ingredients.
Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes will help all the flavors meld perfectly.
Make sure to cook the bacon until it is crispy so that it will retain its delicious crunch even when coated with dressing.
Toss in some sliced almonds, chopped walnuts or pecans, dried cranberries, raisins, boiled egg, or chopped apples.

Make ahead of time. The salad can be assembled the day before serving. To prepare further ahead, chop all the ingredients and keep them in separate containers in the fridge until ready to assemble.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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