Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Easy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad is Packed with Flavor

These two vegetables go together so well and individually they're delicious in so many forms. Whether it's the classic broccoli salad or in a casseroles like broccoli cheddar gratin or fully loaded smashed cauliflower they're a regular in my kitchen.

• Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Broccoli Cauliflower Salad: Fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dry Ranch salad dressing mix, bacon, diced pimento or roasted red peppers, red onion, shredded Swiss cheese, salt and black pepper to taste and green onions.
• Kitchen tools you'll need: Medium bowl, whisk, sharp knife and cutting board, measuring cups and spoons, silicone spatula or large spoon.
• You could use another variety of cheese for this salad. Cheddar, colby jack cheese or any other type that you enjoy or have on hand.
• The broccoli and cauliflower needs to be super fresh to lengthen the shelf life of the salad.
• You can use diced pimento or a jar of roasted red peppers finely chopped. Either way they should be well drained prior to adding to the rest of the ingredients.
• You can use light mayonnaise in this recipe, if preferred.
• Once assembled, allow ample time for the salad to chill to give the ingredients time to fully combine and mingle.
• Store Broccoli Cauliflower Salad in an airtight container well chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More Salad Recipes to Make

There's no wrong time of year to add a fresh crisp salad to your lunch and supper mens. A few you may enjoy trying:

• This creamy Grape Salad Recipe is a retro salad that everyone will love.
• A summer favorite this Creamy Cucumber Onion Salad recipe makes a fresh and creamy side dish.
• Cherry Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad is made with a sweet and tangy marinade.
• Chopped Chickpea Salad with Avocado will add color and texture to your meal.
• Tuna Macaroni Salad for light meals and snacking.
• Easy 5 Bean Salad.
• Grilled Peach Salad from Cookie Rookie.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Swiss Cheese and Bacon

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Chilling time4 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli-salad, brocoli-cauliflower-salad, salad-recipes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 1 0.4 oz packet dry buttermilk ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup real mayonnaise
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 large bunch broccoli stems removed, separated into bite size pieces
• 1 medium head cauliflower core removed, separated into bite size pieces
• 10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• 1 4 oz jar sliced pimentos OR roasted red pepper, chopped drained (optional)
• 1 small red onion thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 3 medium green onions thinly sliced

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Instructions

• To make the dressing, add the buttermilk, mayonnaise and dry dressing mix to a large mixing bowl. Whisk the dressing together until it's fully combined.
• Add broccoli, cauliflower, bacon and pimento and onion to the bowl. Mix until fully coated with dressing.
• Add cheese, mixing well. Taste and adjust the salt and black pepper to your taste.
• Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
• Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

A sharp white cheddar cheese may be used in place of the Swiss cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg

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