Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

With fresh veggies, crispy bacon pieces, cheese, and a creamy homemade dressing, this broccoli cauliflower salad is perfect for an easy to make BBQ or potluck side dish.

Prep Time30

Cook Time15

Total Time45

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli cauliflower salad recipe

Servings:

Calories: 493kcal

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 ounces ranch dressing mix, dry
1 head broccoli, washed and cut into small pieces
1 head cauliflower, washed and cut into small pieces
½ small red onion, diced
1 package bacon, cooked and chopped
6 ounces Colby Jack cheese cubes, cut into small cubes

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and dry ranch dressing mix. Use a whisk to combine
In a separate large mixing bowl add chopped broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, bacon, and Colby Jack cheese
Pour dressing mix over the top of the ingredients. Use a large spoon to mix together
Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve

Notes

If you need to travel with this salad, I recommend using packaged real bacon bits in place of cooked chopped bacon. They will keep their texture better and longer than cooked chopped bacon will.
If you are chopping a whole head of broccoli and cauliflower, cut off bite-sized florets and then slice the florets lengthwise (up and down) into even smaller pieces. Be sure to include some of the stalks as it adds a ton of crunch and flavor to the salad. You can also buy store-bought chopped broccoli and cauliflower to save time.
If you are not serving this salad right away I suggest waiting to add the chopped bacon. It is best to cook and add to the dish right before serving.

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