Broccoli cauliflower salad is chock full of colorful, crunchy goodness.
Broccoli, cauliflower florets, crunchy bacon, and almonds are tossed in a zesty homemade dressing for the perfect side salad.
This Salad Is a Fresh and Flavorful Must-Try Because…
- It’s made with 5 simple ingredients that are quick and easy to prepare.
- Mix and match the add-ins or use up leftover veggies from the fridge.
- It’s the perfect make-ahead salad.
- Add shredded chicken, diced ham, or extra bacon and make an energizing pita sandwich or wrap for a workday lunch!
Ingredients
Broccoli and Cauliflower: Cut pieces into bite-sized pieces so there’s a little bit of everything in each tasty bite! The vegetables do not need to be cooked for this recipe.
Bacon: Bacon adds a smoky salty flavor. Diced ham can be added in it’s place.
Almonds: Slivered almonds add a nutty crunch. Replace them with other nuts like pecans or even sunflower seeds.
Dressing: The dressing for this salad is a homemade creamy mayo-based honey mustard dressing. You can also use a store-bought dressing, try honey mustard, or coleslaw dressing.
Favorite Variations
- Add a little extra crunch by toasting nuts in a dry pan just until lightly fragrant. This makes them extra crunchy (and intensifies their flavor!)
- Dress up this dish with raisins or dried cranberries.
- For some tang, add a splash of red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice to the dressing.
- Shredded or diced cheddar cheese, Colby jack, or mozzarella can be added.
Tips for Storing Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
- Prep the salad dressing and ingredients separately up to a day early and keep chilled. Toss the salad with the dressing just before serving.
- Save some crumbled bacon and garnish the top with it before serving.
- Broccoli cauliflower salad tastes even better the next day when the flavors have more time to blend! Keep it covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and stir before serving.
Picnic-Perfect Side Dishes
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups cauliflower florets washed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup diced red onion diced
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup slivered almonds
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard or grainy mustard
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or one clove garlic, minced
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss with dressing.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Appetizer, Salad
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So many ways to add ingredients to broccoli and cauliflower salad! I like to cut pieces of fresh orange quite small, and add to some Greek honey yogurt in the dressing for a tangy touch.
Great ideas Gladys, thanks for sharing!
DH makes a broccoli/cauliflower salad similar with white onions, sans red onion and almonds, but adding shredded sharp cheddar cheese. The dressing he uses is Ranch. This is his “specialty.”
Sounds delicious CJ!
This was a big hit at our family cookout! I will definitely make this again and again! I will be using the honey mustard recipe for chicken too.
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