Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad My Way
Elevate your side dish game with "Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad My Way," a creamy, crunchy, and flavor-packed recipe that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a fresh addition to your weeknight meal plan. This vibrant salad combines tender, bite-sized broccoli and cauliflower florets with crisp red onion, smoky crumbled bacon, nutty sunflower seeds, and sharp cheddar cheese for a medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and just a touch of sugar, this salad strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. Ready in just 30 minutes, including prep and cook time, this make-ahead dish is ideal for busy schedules, as the flavors deepen beautifully after some time in the fridge. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing side or a standalone dish, this broccoli and cauliflower salad is the ultimate combination of simplicity and bold flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the broccoli and cauliflower by cutting them into bite-sized florets. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Finely dice half a medium red onion and set aside.
Cook the bacon until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
Before serving, toss the salad again to ensure it is well mixed. Optional: Garnish with additional bacon crumbles or sunflower seeds if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2741 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 233.9 g | 300% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 3376 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 76.2 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1216 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1884 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
