Description
This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a creamy dressing. It’s perfect for a side dish or a light meal, and it’s easy to customize to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 3 cups broccoli florets (chopped)
- 3 cups cauliflower florets (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and sunflower seeds.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve: Serve chilled.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or replace it with smoked almonds.
- You can also use all mayo or all Greek yogurt depending on your preference.
- This salad holds up well in the fridge and is great for meal prep or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
