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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

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This broccoli cauliflower salad is full of flavor, with crisp fresh broccoli and cauliflower, plenty of crispy bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onion, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all tossed in a creamy dressing. The perfect side dish for potlucks, picnics, or anytime you're craving a flavorful fresh veggie salad.
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total 2 hours 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 8 servings

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • whisk
  • Large spoon or silicone spatula

Ingredients

For the Dressing

For the Salad

  • 4 cups fresh broccoli (diced, approximately 1 head)
  • 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets (approximately 1 head)
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (thickly shredded)
  • ½ of one red onion (chopped)
  • ½ cup bacon (cooked, crumbled)
  • ½ cup salted sunflower seeds

Instructions

  • In large bowl, whisk together all ingredients for dressing.
  • Add broccoli and cauliflower to bowl. Stir until completely coated in dressing.
    Broccoli and cauliflower florets in a large mixing bowl with dressing.
  • Add cheese, onion, bacon, and sunflower seeds. Stir to incorporate, then cover and chill for 2 hours, or serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • You can use any sweetener you like best for this salad. We recommend honey, but white sugar, erythritol, Swerve, and monk fruit would all work well!
  • Make it Vegetarian: Leave out the bacon, or use vegan bacon.
  • Make it Vegan: Use vegan mayonnaise, sour cream, & cheddar, and use agave, maple syrup, or Swerve instead of honey. Leave out the bacon, or use vegan bacon.
 
Recipe yields approximately 8 one-cup servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for 1 serving. Macros may vary slightly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1cupCalories: 370calProtein: 10gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 396mgTotal Carbs: 13gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gNet Carbs: 10gVitamin A: 490IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 153mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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