Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Crisp, colorful, and irresistibly creamy, this Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish that brings together fresh vegetables, smoky bacon, and a tangy dressing. Packed with crunchy broccoli and cauliflower florets, savory cheddar cheese, and the subtle bite of red onion, this salad is finished with a rich, zesty dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sweetness. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, it’s an easy-to-prepare dish that’s ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or a simple weeknight dinner. Plus, with only 15 minutes of prep time, this make-ahead salad is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve it chilled and watch it disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 3 cups Cauliflower florets
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the broccoli and cauliflower florets under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Once done, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into small pieces.
Add the crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl with the broccoli and cauliflower.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 248.8 g | 319% | |
| Saturated Fat | 60.9 g | 304% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 460 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 3514 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.3 g | ||
| Protein | 65.0 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1185 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1494 mg | 32% | |
*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.
