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Home » Salads » Creamy Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

Creamy Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

July 31, 2016 by Judith Hannemann

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Crunchy raw cauliflower and broccoli in an awesome creamy dressing and a hint of bacon.

Raw cauliflower and broccoli add tons of crunch to this delicious salad.  Add a creamy awesome dressing and some bacon and you have the perfect salad.

Raw Equals Crunch

Broccoli and cauliflower are terrific when eaten raw.

These are two veggies that I end up eating more raw than cooked when I buy them fresh. When I am preparing then for cooking, I sneak so much raw, there’s little left to cook!

Both cauliflower and broccoli crowns were on sale this week and I took advantage of those sales. I’d recently seen a friend make something very similar to this, and I just had a taste for doing my own version.

Crunchy raw cauliflower and broccoli in an awesome creamy dressing and a hint of bacon.

Prepping Broccoli And Cauliflower

I always pull off the thick outer “skin” on broccoli. This is a trick I learned from my mother who told me it would cook faster and be more tender.

If the broccoli crowns are young, very fresh and tender, this is probably not necessary, but if you buy a whole head of broccoli, you may notice that the lower parts of the stem have a thick skin. If you’ve thrown this out in the past, don’t do that anymore! Just peel it with a paring knife and you have more edible portions. You could also save these stems to use with dips for a snack.

It’s not necessary to “peel” the cauliflower.

Crunchy raw cauliflower and broccoli in an awesome creamy dressing and a hint of bacon.

Awesome Dressing And……Bacon!

This dressing is simply awesome!  The combination of flavors is perfect for the cauliflower and broccoli.

It’s got a hint of cheese and a hint of sweetness. Make a double batch and use it on green salads as well.

Another plus to this salad is the addition of bacon. Who doesn’t love bacon? And the bit of bacon added to the salad really pulls the flavors together.

If you leave out the bacon, the salad will be vegetarian (but not vegan), so if you are looking for a meatless salad or even a light lunch, the bacon can be omitted.

The Recipe

Crunchy raw cauliflower and broccoli in an awesome creamy dressing and a hint of bacon.
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Creamy Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

Raw cauliflower and broccoli add tons of crunch to this delicious salad.  Add a creamy awesome dressing and some bacon and you have the perfect salad.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 5 mins
Course: salads, side dishes, vegetarian dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli, salad recipe
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 692kcal
Author: Judith Hannemann

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 3-4 slices crisp-cooked bacon crumbled

DRESSING

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower, broccoli and red onion together.
  • Add dressing, using only as much as you need--you may not have to use the entire amount.
  • Fold in the bacon.
  • Cover and chill for about 2-4 hours before serving.
  • Any remaining dressing may be stored, covered, in the fridge and used for other salads.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 692kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1023mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sophia @ Little Box Brownie says

    July 31, 2016 at 9:06 am

    Yum this sounds a little bit naughty and a lot healthy. Such a good side dish. Love it

    • Judith Hanneman says

      July 31, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      It’s delicious! I ate it for dinner that night and it was very filling. But I love raw cauliflower/broccoli… 🙂

  2. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    July 31, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    We’ve been a variation of this for years. My daughter worked for a catering service and this was one of their most popular salads. I haven’t made it in years — you’ve inspired me to put it on the menu this week. Have a great Sunday!
    Marisa Franca @ All Our Way recently posted…Lemon Garlic Roasted Mushrooms Recipe{Funghi Arrostiti con Lemone e Aglio}My Profile

    • Judith Hanneman says

      July 31, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      I really love raw cauliflower & broccoli so when I saw a friend made this, I HAD to have it!!! Have a good Sunday too!

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