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Broccoli and cauliflower salad (recipe) tossed with creamy dressing in white bowl.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Course: Dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli salad, cauliflower salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 387kcal
Author: Victor
Broccoli and cauliflower salad with a sweet and tangy, creamy mayo dressing and topped with bacon bits, roasted almonds, dried cherries, cheddar cheese and crunchy croutons.
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 head of broccoli
  • 1/2 head of cauliflower
  • 4 bacon slices
  • 1/4 red onion (sliced thin)
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries
  • 1/4 cup almonds (roasted and sliced or chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup croutons
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley

For the dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet and fry bacon slices until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool down. Blot off excess grease then crumble into pieces.
  • Fill a large bowl with cold water and soak broccoli and cauliflower heads for a few minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse again under a stream of cold water.
  • Separate the broccoli and cauliflower into bite size florets. Cut the tender part of the stalks into thin slices. 
  • Combine the dressing ingredients and mix with the broccoli, cauliflower, onion, parsley, cheddar and dried cherries.
  • Toss with the bacon, roasted almonds and croutons just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 68.6mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1.2mg