This Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad is perfect for a quick and tasty side dish that tastes like a meal. Loaded with broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, and a creamy dressing, this salad is sure to satisfy your hunger. Plus, it's a great way to get your veggies in.
3CupsBroccoli 12 ounces or 1 head of broccoli chopped
3CupsCauliflower 12 ounces or 1 head of cauliflower chopped
1CupCheddar Cheese Shredded
2/3CupDried Berries
1/2CupPecans Chopped
1CupBacon Cooked and crumbled about ½ pound
1/3CupRed Onion Diced
Creamy Salad Dressing
¾CupMayonnaise
1/2CupSour Cream
2TablespoonsWhite Vinegar
3TablespoonsGranulated Sugar
½TeaspoonSalt
½TeaspoonBlack Pepper
Instructions
First in a skillet cook the bacon until it is nice and crispy. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. When it is cool, coarsely chop it.
1 Cup Bacon
Next, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, salt, black pepper, and vinegar.
¾ Cup Mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar, 3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
Finally, dice the broccoli, and cauliflower into bite size pieces and place in a large bowl. Add shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pecans, finely diced red onion, and dried berries.
3 Cups Broccoli, 3 Cups Cauliflower, 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, 2/3 Cup Dried Berries, 1/2 Cup Pecans, 1/3 Cup Red Onion
Add the salad dressing and stir to coat all the ingredients.
Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy right away or airtight container if making ahead and storing in the refrigerator.
Make This Cauliflower Broccoli Salad Ahead of Time
You can make this salad a day ahead of time. Just make sure to store in an airtight container if in the refrigerator. Give the salad a mix before serving.However, it will last in the refrigerator up to three days, but the salad dressing will become a tiny bit watery. I just give it a stir before eating. If the salad dressing is too watery, I will mix up a little bit more salad dressing and mix that in before serving again. It freshens up this salad nicely.There is a short video for this recipe