Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Description
This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad mixes fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets with chopped red onion and sweet-tart craisins, tossed in a dressing of mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and optional sugar for a mild tang and creamy coating. The addition of sunflower seeds offers a nutty crunch, while crumbled bacon delivers a salty, smoky element that rounds out the flavors.
The salad is prepared by whisking the dressing ingredients until smooth, then mixing the vegetables and fruit before folding in the seeds and bacon gently to preserve texture. Serving the salad chilled allows the flavors to meld and maintains the freshness and snap of the vegetables.
This salad is traditionally a side dish suitable for a variety of meals, especially outdoor gatherings or as a refreshing accompaniment to hearty main courses. The notes provide suggestions for dietary adjustments and recommend keeping the sunflower seeds and bacon separate until serving to retain crunch. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to a week.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccoli cut into bite sized pieces, florets
- 12 ounces cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces, florets
- ¼ cup red onion
- ¼ cup craisins
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup Bacon crumbled
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, add the broccoli, cauliflower, onion, craisins and dressing and toss to coat.
- Add the sunflower seeds and bacon and toss again gently to distribute.
- Serve chilled. Enjoy!
Notes
- Keep sunflower seeds and bacon separate until serving to maintain their crunchy texture.
- Leftover salad can be refrigerated for up to one week.
- Omit sugar in the dressing for less sweetness or use raisins with no added sugar instead of craisins.
- For dietary needs, substitute Whole30 Compliant mayonnaise to make it suitable for Whole30, and omit bacon for vegetarian or vegan versions using vegan mayonnaise.
- Check labels on store-bought ingredients to ensure gluten-free and dairy-free compliance if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 418mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 59.1mg | 66% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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