Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is packed with veggies, bacon, onions, sunflower seeds and other delicious ingredients all tossed in an easy, creamy homemade dressing!
A REFRESHING AND EASY SIDE DISH
Looking for a delicious potluck salad to add to your meal rotation? Look no further than this flavorful Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. This simple dish is packed with fresh veggies, crunchy sunflower seeds and a tangy dressing! It's the perfect combination of flavors that will tantalize the taste buds and impress the entire table. This is just so good on every level, it covers all the bases, crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory, slightly tart - a winner all around! Plus, it's not a heavy salad so it's perfect for those easy, breezy spring and summer gatherings!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
If in a hurry you can skip or lower the chill time, but letting it chill for the full hour really lets the flavors meld together and creates the perfect, tasty dish so try to be patient if you can.
This salad is packed with various flavors and textures already, but if you want to sweeten it up some, try adding some raisins or dried cranberries.
Certainly! I think a white cheddar, provolone, gouda or mozzarella would be fantastic if you aren't really wanting basic cheddar.
Yes! You can prepare this and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. However, I would wait to add the bacon until you're ready to serve it so the bacon stays crispy.
Keep leftovers covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. However, I do have to remind you that bacon will get soggy when it is doused in dressing. If you plan on storing it, wait to add the bacon. Don't mix it in, just add to individual servings so it won't get soggy.
Don't try to freeze this since it has mayo.
This is a good side dish or potluck dish to take to events and occasions. It would go great with other sides, like:
- Tuna Macaroni Salad
- Summer Corn Salad
- Taco Pasta Salad
- Ham Salad Pinwheels
- Kale Salad
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- mayonnaise
- granulated sugar
- grated parmesan cheese
- red wine vinegar
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- broccoli florets
- cauliflower florets
- bacon
- sharp cheddar cheese
- sunflower seeds
- red onion
HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD:
Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a very large bowl.
To the bowl, add the broccoli, cauliflower, cooked bacon, cheddar cheese cubes, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
Toss well so all the ingredients are coated in the dressing.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Give it a good stir again, then serve.
CRAVING MORE RECIPES?
- Ramen Noodle Salad
- Traditional Broccoli Salad
- Watermelon Salad
- Creamy Bacon Broccoli Pasta Salad
- Tomato Basil and Vidalia Onion Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the salad:
- 1 pound broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pound bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 8 ounce block sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
- ¾ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
Instructions
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a very large bowl.
- To the bowl, add the broccoli, cauliflower, cooked bacon, cheddar cheese cubes, sunflower seeds, and red onion.
- Toss well so all the ingredients are coated in the dressing.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Give it a good stir again, then serve.
Notes
- If you’re in a pinch, you can serve the salad right away but I find chilling it for at least an hour helps the flavors combine and it’s best when cold.
- The dressing will pool at the bottom of the dish as it sits so I always give it a good stir before enjoying another portion.
- If you wanted to add another sweet element, raisins or cranberries would go very well in this.
- I would also use white cheddar, provolone or mozzarella.
- Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week, but the longer it sits the soggier the bacon gets, so if you don’t like that idea, I would keep the bacon on the side and just add it to each portion as it is served.
- I do not suggest freezing.
- You can use a store-bought package of bacon pieces instead of cooking up the bacon.