Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This flavorful Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is loaded with cranberries, bacon, sunflower seeds, and cheddar and tossed with a zippy homemade dressing!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large head of broccoli
- 1 head of cauliflower
- ½ a small red onion approx. ½-¾ cup, add to taste
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup roasted salted sunflower seeds
- 8 slices bacon (8-12 slices; to taste)
DRESSING
- 1 cup quality mayo
- 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 2 TBSP sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp dried dill
Instructions
COOK THE BACON
- Cook bacon via your favorite method (pan-frying, baking, or air fryer) until crispy then drain on paper towels before chopping. Add to the salad just before serving for best results. Cook time will vary based on method chosen.
MAKE THE DRESSING
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- NOTE: The dressing for these salads is traditionally sweetened a bit more. Feel free to sweeten to taste or add extra dried cranberries for sweetness. For a tangy broccoli salad you can replace 1/4 cup of the mayo with sour cream. My biggest tip would be to use a quality mayo like Duke's, Hellman's, or even homemade if preferred.
PREP THE SALAD
- Trim the broccoli and cauliflower and chop into small bite-sized pieces. Peel and finely dice onion.
- Add vegetables to a large bowl along with dried cranberries and coarsely grated cheddar cheese.
- Add *HALF* the dressing to the bowl and mix well.
CHILL + SERVE
- Chill salad for 30-60 minutes to amplify flavors. Place remaining dressing in fridge as well.
- After chilling, give the salad a taste and then add desired amount of additional dressing, to taste. Mix well.
- Top with sunflower seeds and crumbled bacon and mix to coat.
- Feel free to add any extra sunflower seeds, cranberries, red onion, and grated cheddar desired. Let your taste buds be your guide and feel free to amp up seasoning to taste too. Extra salt, pepper, dill and/or garlic powder may be added to taste.
Notes
Leftover salad can be stored in an airtight container the fridge for 1-3 days.
Nutrition Facts below are estimated for salad with dressing using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
