Cauliflower Broccoli Salad
🧾 Ingredients:
🥗 Salad:
2 cups broccoli florets (bite-sized)
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts (almonds/walnuts)
1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
🥣 Creamy Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
2 tbsp sour cream (optional)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
1–2 tbsp honey or sugar
Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Prep vegetables
Wash and cut broccoli and cauliflower into small florets
For a softer texture: blanch in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then cool (optional) - Make dressing
In a bowl, whisk together:
Mayo (or yogurt)
Sour cream
Vinegar/lemon juice
Honey/sugar
Salt & pepper - Combine
In a large bowl, add:
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Onion
Carrots
Bacon (if using)
Cheese
Seeds/nuts
Cranberries
Pour dressing over and toss well - Chill
Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving (best flavor!)
✨ Tips:
Add diced apples for sweetness 🍏
Use roasted broccoli/cauliflower for deeper flavor
Make it vegetarian by skipping bacon
Adjust sweetness to taste