Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Broccoli and cauliflower salad with a sweet and tangy, creamy mayo dressing and topped with bacon bits, roasted almonds, dried cherries, cheddar cheese and crunchy croutons.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 387kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 head of broccoli
- 1/2 head of cauliflower
- 4 bacon slices
- 1/4 red onion (sliced thin)
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup almonds (roasted and sliced or chopped)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup croutons
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
For the dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet and fry bacon slices until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and let cool down. Blot off excess grease then crumble into pieces.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water and soak broccoli and cauliflower heads for a few minutes. Transfer to a colander and rinse again under a stream of cold water.
- Separate the broccoli and cauliflower into bite size florets. Cut the tender part of the stalks into thin slices.
- Combine the dressing ingredients and mix with the broccoli, cauliflower, onion, parsley, cheddar and dried cherries.
- Toss with the bacon, roasted almonds and croutons just before serving.