Description
A fresh and delicious broccoli cauliflower salad packed with nutrients, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
- Fresh broccoli florets: 2 cups
- Fresh cauliflower florets: 2 cups
- Red onion: 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Crispy bacon: 6 slices, cooked and crumbled
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 cup
- Sunflower seeds: 1/2 cup
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Apple cider vinegar: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets under cold water and pat them dry.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, add broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, cherry tomatoes, bacon, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Fresh ingredients are key for the best flavor.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste.
- Consider adding protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: broccoli salad, cauliflower salad, side dish, healthy salad, creamy dressing