Description
A creamy, crunchy, and fresh side salad made with broccoli, cauliflower, crispy bacon, cheese, and a tangy-sweet dressing—perfect for potlucks and barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about 6–8 slices)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes, small
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets.
- Add the cooked and crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese cubes, finely chopped red onion, and sunflower seeds. Stir gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, and white vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the broccoli and cauliflower mixture and fold until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Stir before serving and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, sandwiches, or barbecue ribs. Best when made a day ahead to allow flavors to develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg