Enjoy a crunchy and hearty Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad made with just a few simple ingredients with a creamy dressing. The perfect salad, packed with veggies. An easy side salad for any meal.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli bacon salad, broccoli cauliflower salad, side salad
In a large mixing bowl, mix 4 cups fresh chopped broccoli florets, 2 cups chopped fresh cauliflower, and 12 strips cooked and chopped bacon. Toss ingredients. Set aside.
To make the dressing, in a large measuring cup or small mixing bowl, mix together until well combined and creamy 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup granulated sugar2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Pour half of the dressing into the broccoli mixture. Toss to mix salad dressing into the salad.
To the broccoli salad, add ½ medium finely chopped red onion,1 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds, 1 cup raisins, and 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese. Gently mix ingredients.
Pour the remaining dressing on top of the broccoli salad and give it all one final toss to coat all the ingredients.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes up to overnight to blend ingredients. Taste and reseason if needed before serving.
Notes
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Storage - Store leftover broccoli cauliflower salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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