BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH CREAMY DRESSING
A crunchy, creamy, sweet-and-savory salad loaded with broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, cheese, onion, and a smooth dressing that brings every flavor together.
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups broccoli florets cut small
- 4 cups cauliflower florets cut small
- 8 slices cooked bacon chopped
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small, bite-sized florets. Rinse and pat dry.
- Cook the bacon until crisp. Let it cool and chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, cheese, red onion, dried fruit, and sunflower seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Stir gently once chilled and serve cold.
Notes
Cut vegetables into small, uniform pieces so every bite has a good mix of flavors.
For the crispiest bacon, add it right before serving.
The dressing thickens slightly in the fridge, helping the flavors blend even more.
This salad tastes even better on the second day.
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