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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a potluck dream, full of fresh veggies, crispy bacon, sunflower seeds, cheese, and an easy flavorful dressing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 448 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Salad
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 10 lices Bacon
- 4 cups broccoli florets (1 head)
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (1/2 head)
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 medium red onion peeled and diced
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sunflower seeds and toast for 1-2 minutes until golden brown with a nutty smell. Transfer to a small bowl to cool.
- In the same skillet, cook half of the bacon until crispy, flipping as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining bacon.
- Add the mayo, Greek yogurt, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper for the dressing to a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces and add it to a large mixing bowl. Then add the broccoli and cauliflower florets, cheddar cheese, red onion, and toasted sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over everything and gently to until evenly coated.
- Store in the fridge until ready to serve or enjoy immediatey.
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Notes
- This salad can be prepare up to 2 days ahead of time. Keep the dressing and salad stored in separate containers and refrigerate. When you're ready, pour the dressing over the salad and stir until coated.
Nutrition Information
Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
736mg
(31%)
Potassium
604mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
550IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
88mg
(98%)
Calcium
180mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 736mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 604mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 88mg | 98% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.