Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad My Way

Elevate your side dish game with "Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad My Way," a creamy, crunchy, and flavor-packed recipe that’s perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a fresh addition to your weeknight meal plan. This vibrant salad combines tender, bite-sized broccoli and cauliflower florets with crisp red onion, smoky crumbled bacon, nutty sunflower seeds, and sharp cheddar cheese for a medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a tangy homemade dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, and just a touch of sugar, this salad strikes the perfect balance between savory and sweet. Ready in just 30 minutes, including prep and cook time, this make-ahead dish is ideal for busy schedules, as the flavors deepen beautifully after some time in the fridge. Whether served as a crowd-pleasing side or a standalone dish, this broccoli and cauliflower salad is the ultimate combination of simplicity and bold flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• 0.75 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the broccoli and cauliflower by cutting them into bite-sized florets. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.

Step 2

Finely dice half a medium red onion and set aside.

Step 3

Cook the bacon until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds.

Step 5

In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, toss the salad again to ensure it is well mixed. Optional: Garnish with additional bacon crumbles or sunflower seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2740.9

Total Fat 233.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 401.5mg	0%
Sodium 3376.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.3g
Protein 76.2g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 1215.9mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1884.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.9%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 15.4%