00743 11 40 C 11 creamy broccoli salad. 007431 69 40 69 C 47. Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Cranberries, Carrots, Red Onions, and easy homemade dressing.
It’s a perfect side dish for parties, picnics, and potlucks. It’s easy to make and quick to assemble. This colorful salad is packed with healthy ingredients, and it’s gluten-free. Broccoli and cauliflower are chopped into really small bites, which adds a delicious crunch.
If you love broccoli salads, you might also enjoy a broccoli cashew salad. This salad makes a perfect side dish for grilled chicken and other grilled meats, such as steak or pork. It’s also a great accompaniment to chicken bakes, barbecue meals, and grilled fish. Substitute Cheddar cheese with Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, or Gouda. Try chopped green onions in this salad. If you want to try something other than regular bacon, try prosciutto. When making the salad dressing, you can use either sour cream or Greek yogurt or kefir.
Cooked or raw veggies Because crunchiness is what makes this salad especially delicious, it’s best to use fresh veggies. Cooked veggies will create a more mushy texture, while fresh veggies preserve crunchiness. The broccoli and cauliflower are chopped into such small pieces, that the crunch is not overwhelming. Fresh broccoli and cauliflower combined with crispy bacon and dried cranberries create a well-balanced flavor. How to store salad Store the salad in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
For best results, keep the salad dressing in a separate airtight container and add chopped cooked bacon right before serving. Whisk the salad dressing ingredients until well combined and smooth. Tip: Make sure the honey is soft and has a runny consistency. Warm it up briefly in a microwave oven, if needed.
The honey should blend with the rest of the ingredients. Meals to serve with broccoli cauliflower salad This salad works well as a stand-alone dish for lunch or light dinner. You can also bring it to a picnic or a potluck. If you enjoy one-pan chicken bakes, below are the recipes that will work well with the Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. You might like these main dishes even better than the salad!
Other Broccoli Salads Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad makes a great holiday salad, as well as a perfect party salad! Make this salad and bring it to your next family party or office celebration. It’s a great side dish for picnics, potlucks, and family dinners! Make sure the carrots are finely sliced and red onion is finely diced. This will add crunch and texture to the salad. If making this salad ahead, add chopped cooked bacon right before serving.