Name: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli; 1 head of cauliflower; 3 green onions; 3/4 cup dried cranberries - craisins; 3/4 cup cooked chopped bacon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup honey

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This easy to make salad combines fresh, crunchy broccoli and cauliflower with sweet cranberries and smoky bacon for a super delicious year-round side dish! It’s great served at a family meal, during the holidays, and perfect for covered dish suppers.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad in 2 bowls for serving with forks.

This recipe has become one of my number-one picks for a quick and easy salad. It combines a little bit of sweet and salty along with a whole lot of crunch. As an added benefit to this lighted up version of a veggie salad, it gets better the longer the ingredients get to marinate making it the perfect make-ahead dish.

What Makes This Salad So Good?

it’s fresh
comes together quickly with only 5 ingredients
can be made ahead of time
has a light creamy dressing with just the right amount of tanginess
can be served as a side dish or makes a great meal on its own

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad ingredients with spoon.

What Goes Into Broccoli Cauliflower Salad?

Cauliflower
Broccoli
Green Onions
Dried Cranberries
Bacon
Sour Cream
Mayonnaise
Lemon Juice
Honey
Salt and Pepper

One of the things that makes this salad so good is the dressing. I’ve lightened it up by cutting the mayo in half and using sour cream for a balance of creamy texture. The addition of honey and freshly squeezed lemon juice give it just the right amount of sweetness and zing.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with creamy dressing on spoon.

How To Make This Salad

First, chop the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-size pieces. Chop the onion and place all the veggies in a large bowl.
Fry the bacon and once it’s cooled, chop it into small pieces. Add it along with the cranberries to the bowl.
To make the dressing, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and honey to a jar with a lid or small bowl. Shake or whisk to combine all the ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, add salt and pepper to taste, and give everything a toss.
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for at least an hour before serving.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad in mixing bowl with spoon.

Do You Cook The Veggies Before Making The Salad?

Nope, that’s not needed. Cooking the cauliflower and broccoli will make this salad soggy and that’s not what you want at all!

Yummy Substitutions and Additions

Sunflower seeds, toasted almond or pecans
Shredded cheddar or Colby cheese
Raisins or dried cherries

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad in bowl upclose.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

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Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings:

Author: Donya Mullins

Ingredients

1 head of broccoli
1 head of cauliflower
3 green onions
3/4 cup dried cranberries – craisins
3/4 cup cooked chopped bacon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Dressing

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup honey

Instructions

Chop broccoli and cauliflower into bite-size pieces and add to a large bowl. Slice green onions and add to the bowl. Add in cooked chopped bacon and dried cranberries
To a jar with a lid or small bowl, add sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey. Shake or whisk to combine. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle on the salt and pepper then toss to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover salad and place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour before serving. Toss salad to mix in any settled dressing right before serving.