Amish Broccoli Salad Recipe
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Amish Broccoli Salad Recipe
Description
This salad combines manageable chunks of fresh broccoli and cauliflower, providing firm crunch and mild vegetable flavors. The dressing blends mayonnaise with apple cider or white vinegar, sugar for sweetness, and salt, creating a well-rounded creamy coating. Shredded cheddar cheese contributes a sharp, savory component that complements the vegetables. Adding bacon just before serving preserves its crispness and smoky notes, contrasting the cool salad texture.
The salad can accompany barbecues, picnics, or casual meals, offering a sweet and tangy flavor profile that pairs well with grilled or roasted meats. It requires chilling for about an hour to let flavors integrate.
Customize sweetness by adjusting sugar amount. Adding dried cranberries, raisins, green onions, sunflower or pumpkin seeds can provide further textural and flavor variations.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 lices Bacon cooked
Instructions
- Dice the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-size pieces and combine them in a large bowl.
- Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the veggies and stir to coat them thoroughly with the mixture. Add the cheese and stir to mix.
- Refrigerate for about an hour before serving. This allows the flavors to blend together.
- Crumble the bacon and add it right before serving, so it stays crispy.
Notes
- Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
- Adjust sugar to taste if a less sweet dressing is preferred.
- Possible additions include dried cranberries, raisins, green onions, sunflower seeds, or pumpkin seeds for variety.
- Add crumbled bacon just before serving to keep it crispy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 502mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 428IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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