Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and refreshing Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad! Packed with crunchy cauliflower and broccoli florets, savory crumbled bacon, creamy shredded cheddar cheese, and pops of sweetness from raisins or dried cranberries, this salad offers a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. A creamy dressing made with tangy apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, and sour cream ties it all together, while sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this make-ahead salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a satisfying side to any meal. Serve it chilled for a flavorful bite that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 0.5 cups (diced) red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the red onion into small pieces and add to the bowl with the cauliflower and broccoli.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, sunflower seeds, and raisins or dried cranberries to the bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad one final toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve chilled as a delicious side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3748 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 294.9 g | 378% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.3 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 537 mg | 179% | |
| Sodium | 5434 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.4 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 100.8 g | ||
| Protein | 105.4 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1202 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2779 mg | 59% | |
*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.
