Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
A crunchy, creamy broccoli and cauliflower saladloaded with bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and tossed in a tangydressing. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a nutritious side dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 3 cups of broccoli florets diced into tiny pieces
- 3 cups cauliflower florets finely chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup carrots finely sliced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 10 strips of bacon crispy and chopped after draining excess fat
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup dried cranberries
For the Salad Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup of sour cream or substitute with kefir or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey softened or warmed up
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets, sliced carrots, diced red onion, chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and dried cranberries. Toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the salad dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir/Greek yogurt), lemon juice, honey, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the salad and dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together until all the vegetables and other ingredients are well coated in the creamy dressing.
- Refrigerate and enjoy: To enhance the flavor, allow the salad to cool in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to serving. This helps the ingredients blend harmoniously.
- Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final toss and serve it as a side dish or enjoy it on its own as a light, refreshing meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal
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