Description
Experience the delightful blend of flavors in this Amish Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad. With its creamy dressing and crunchy veggies, it’s a perfect option for quick dinners or gatherings, deliciously satisfying and incredibly easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Several turns of cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 bunch broccoli (about 4 cups chopped florets)
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 4 cups chopped florets)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 strips cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1/2 cup raisins or cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the chopped red onion in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes, then drain. This step softens the onion flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli and cauliflower florets, drained red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and optional raisins or cranberries.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly. While this salad can be served immediately, chilling for 30 minutes to 2 hours enhances the flavors. Stir well before serving, as the dressing may settle.
Notes
Chilling the salad allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Feel free to substitute with other ingredients like nuts for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg