This Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad needs to go on your next cookout menu. It would be perfect for Memorial Day next week. I have been making this salad for parties for a long time and it’s always a hit!
There are a lot of broccoli salad recipes out there but there are not that many that include cauliflower in them. A lot of them have onion, raisins, sunflower seeds, or some other type of nut or fruit. Since my family doesn’t care for raw onions and they love cauliflower, I came up with this combination. I mean, who doesn’t like cheese and bacon? If you really enjoy onion fruit and seeds you could always add that to this salad. Mix and match whatever your family likes.
This salad recipe can be prepped ahead of time. I usually cut the broccoli and cauliflower up and make the dressing the day before. I like to dress my salad not too long before I serve it. When it comes time to serve, you just have to toss everything together. I like crunchy salads so I always wait until about 20 minutes or so before I’m going to serve it to dress it. But don’t worry, IF you have any leftovers they will hold up well.
This Broccoli and Cauliflower salad is great for summer cookouts. The cool, creamy dressing is the perfect with the crunch vegetables on a hot Summer day! Give it a try for Memorial Day!
Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Crunchy broccoli and cauliflower pair perfectly with the sweet and creamy dressing for the perfect salad!
Ingredients
- 8-10 c fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets
- 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 c mayonaise
- 1/2 c sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
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Place broccoli and cauliflower in large mixing bowl.
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In a smaller mixing bowl, combine mayonaise, sugar and vinegar. Whisk to combine.
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About 20 minutes before serving, add dressing. Stir to coat broccoli and cauliflower evenly. Stir in cheese and bacon. (You can save a little of the bacon for garnish on top if you like)
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Transfer to serving bowl and enjoy.