Cauliflower Broccoli Salad Recipe
A delicious and vibrant salad featuring raw cauliflower and broccoli, topped with bacon bits, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and a homemade creamy dressing. Perfect for a quick and healthy side dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for cooking bacon)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1/2 pack bacon, chopped & cooked (8 oz)
- 3 cups raw cauliflower, small florets
- 3 cups raw broccoli, small florets
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mild cheddar, grated
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/3 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
Dressing:
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- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
Instructions
- Cook bacon pieces, then set them onto a paper towel to cool.
- Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small florets. Finely chop onion.
- Prepare the homemade salad dressing by combining the mayo, sugar, and vinegar in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, add the broccoli, cauliflower, cheddar cheese, sunflower seeds, cranberries, bacon, and red onion.
- Add the prepared dressing and combine everything well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier dressing option.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute the cheddar with a dairy-free cheese.
- This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg