This Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad recipe is flavored with a lighter yogurt-based salad dressing, cheese and sunflower seeds, and bacon. It is the perfect side dish or a satisfying and healthy lunch. Take it with you to any potlucks, family gatherings, BBQ parties, or picnics.
2tablespoonsred wine vinegarwhite wine vinegar would also work
2teaspoonlemon juice
½teaspoonkosher saltmore to taste
¼teaspoonground black pepper
For The Salad:
4cupsbroccoli floretscut into small bite size pieces
4cupscauliflower floretscut into small bite size pieces
½cupred onionchopped
1/2cupsunflower seeds
½cupraisins
6-8slicesbaconI used turkey bacon but regular bacon would also work
1cupsharp cheddar cheeseshredded or cubed
Instructions
To make the dressing, place all salad dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until fully combined.
Preheat the oven to 400 F degrees. To cook the bacon, place each slice on a sheet pan. Bake for 12 minutes. Flip the bacon and cook for another 5 minutes or until it is crispy. Allow them to cool and cut into small pieces.
To assemble the salad, place broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, sunflower seeds, raisins, and bacon in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes or upto 4 hours.
Sprinkle with the cheese and serve.
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Notes
How To Store: The salad keeps very well stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, which makes it a wonderful meal prep recipe for the week. I do not recommend freezing the salad.
Cut broccoli & cauliflower into bite-size pieces: I find that it is much easier to eat when the large vegetables are cut into smaller pieces. It is a bit of chopping work but totally worth it.
To Make ahead: Chop all the veggies, prepare the rest of the salad ingredients, and cook bacon. Store everything in individual airtight containers. Make the simple homemade dressing and keep it in a mason jar. When ready to assemble, place all the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over it. Add the cheese on top, toss it, let it rest in the fridge (if you have the time), and serve.
Add the cheese at the end. If planning to make it a few days ahead, I recommend assembling the salad without the cheese, as the ingredients tend to get soggy. When ready to serve, sprinkle the cheese, toss and enjoy!
Shred or cube the cheese. Speaking of cheese - I prefer the texture of shredded cheese, but small cubes would work, too.