Delicious Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Broccoli Cauliflower Salad, a crowd-pleasing side dish packed with crisp veggies, savory toppings, and a creamy homemade dressing. Perfectly balancing the crunch of fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets with the richness of shredded sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and nutty sunflower seeds, this salad is as satisfying as it is flavorful. A tangy-sweet dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar ties everything together. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or meal prep, this easy broccoli cauliflower salad is a healthy, make-ahead dish you’ll love serving chilled for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 cup red onion, diced
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the broccoli and cauliflower. Cut them into small, bite-sized florets and add to a large mixing bowl.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced red onion, and sunflower seeds to the bowl with the vegetables.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the broccoli and cauliflower mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Give the salad a final toss before serving, and garnish with additional bacon or sunflower seeds if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.2 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 699 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 6% | |
*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.
