Best 20 Cauliflower Broccoli Salad Recipes

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In the realm of healthy and refreshing salads, the cauliflower broccoli salad stands out as a symphony of flavors and textures. This vibrant dish combines crisp cauliflower florets, tender broccoli florets, crunchy red onion, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all brought together by a tangy and creamy dressing. As a low-carb and nutrient-dense option, this salad caters to various dietary preferences, making it a perfect side dish or light meal. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed salad, a health-conscious individual seeking a nutritious option, or simply a food enthusiast craving a delightful side dish, this cauliflower broccoli salad, along with its variations, promises a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic mayonnaise-based dressing to the innovative tahini-based dressing, and even a vegan-friendly dressing option, this article offers a diverse range of recipes to suit every palate and preference. Get ready to embark on a journey of flavors as we delve into the world of cauliflower broccoli salad.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad image

This is a favorite at salad suppers, I serve the dressing on the side for these suppers.

Provided by Colleen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 cups hard-cooked eggs, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, eggs, cheese and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 452.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

BARB'S BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Barb's Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad image

This is a version of the classic broccoli salad with the addition of cauliflower. It can be prepared the day prior to serving, then served chilled or at room temperature. Pecans can be used instead of sunflower seeds, if desired, and bacon lovers might want to add a few extra slices. . .

Provided by Tom

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 slices bacon
1 head fresh broccoli, diced
1 head cauliflower, chopped
½ red onion, diced
¾ cup sunflower seeds
1 cup creamy salad dressing
1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Combine the bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, onion and sunflower seeds or pecans.
  • Whisk together the salad dressing, vinegar and sugar. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate and allow to chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 635.6 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

My family loves the "crunch" of this broccoli and cauliflower salad...and each crisp ingredient adds to that delight! The secret of this recipe is to make the dressing a day ahead to allow the flavors to blend.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 cup raisins
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup slivered toasted almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, onion and raisins; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Just before serving, combine broccoli, cauliflower, water chestnuts, bacon and almonds in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 44g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

MARINATED BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Marinated Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad image

My mother made this for a family gathering several years ago, and I've been serving it ever since. Everyone enjoys this well-dressed salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms and onion. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake until sugar is dissolved. Pour over vegetables and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

ZESTY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Zesty Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

An easy broccoli and cauliflower tossed salad. Optional ingredients may include raisins or walnuts.

Provided by Deb

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
1 red onion, sliced in rings
½ cup zesty Italian dressing
¼ cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, onions and dressing. Toss, cover and refrigerate. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 265.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER BACON SALAD



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Make and share this Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mommaof2Beauties

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup raw broccoli floret
1 cup raw cauliflower floret
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
  • Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  • Crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
  • Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 369.8, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 14.7, Protein 5.2

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
4 cups small diced broccoli florets (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 cups small diced cauliflower florets (about 2 pounds)
8 slices bacon, diced and cooked
2 shallots, diced (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, shallots, cranberries, and pecans, tossing to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour.

CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI SALAD



Cauliflower Broccoli Salad image

This broccoli cauliflower salad has been to as many family gatherings as I have! It holds well and leftovers are still tasty a day later. -Linda Kangas, Outlook, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 7-1/2 cups)
1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
2 cups seedless red grapes
6 green onions with tops, sliced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 to 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, grapes, onions and mozzarella cheese. Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar and vinegar; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat., Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon. If desired, line serving bowl with lettuce leaves; transfer salad to serving bowl. If desired, garnish with additional grapes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 22g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

This salad has been a family-favorite for years. Even people who don't typically like salad are surprised by how much they enjoy this dish. This is a real winner at potlucks and other large gatherings, as it makes quite a lot of salad.

Provided by SFORD1024

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bacon
2 cups mayonnaise
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 large head lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups seasoned croutons
1 cup sliced water chestnuts

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and basil together in a large bowl until smooth. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate salad until chilled and flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.
  • Crumble bacon. Mix bacon, lettuce, croutons, and water chestnuts into salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 383.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

FESTIVE BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Festive Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad image

I came up with this recipe when unexpected company arrived and I didn't have enough lettuce and tomatoes on hand to make a traditional salad. Everyone enjoyed it so much that it became a regular at our table. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 14 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 medium green pepper, julienned
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup small pitted ripe olives, halved
1/2 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, salad dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and dill. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SOUTHERN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Southern Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

Creamy Southern-inspired broccoli and cauliflower salad with a few extra ingredients. Delicious. Fantastic for a potluck.

Provided by Bob Butler

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cauliflower     Fried

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package bacon
6 cups broccoli florets
6 cups cauliflower florets
2 cups slivered almonds
1 ½ cups golden raisins
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels until cool enough to handle, then chop into small pieces.
  • Place bacon in a very large bowl with broccoli, cauliflower, almonds, raisins, Cheddar cheese, red onion, and celery.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, sugar, and lemon juice in a separate bowl until creamy. Pour over broccoli-cauliflower mixture; stir until well combined. Refrigerate until flavors have melded, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 65.1 mg, Fat 50.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 503.9 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Parmesan Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 to 1 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
1/2 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly. Place the Parmesan in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.
  • Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet. Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
  • Place the spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan coated vegetables. Toss and serve.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

I love this recipe and was surprised to not find it on Recipezaar! What makes it so different is the red wine vinegar. It makes such a colorful presentation and is good all seasons of the year! The dish is alway cleaned before it leaves the table! Enjoy! Note about bacon: I use Hormel Real Crumbled Bacon from a bag to save on prep and it is just as good.

Provided by Vols Fan

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, chopped in small bite size pieces
2 bunches broccoli, chopped in small bite size pieces
1/2 of a red onion, finely chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup bacon, chopped
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • After rinsing well, combine chopped cauliflower and broccoli in large a bowl. Toss in onion, cheese and bacon pieces.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the mayo, sugar and red wine vinegar. Coat the dry ingredients well with the mayo mixture. Everything should be coated but not so much that the mixture becomes soupy.
  • All of the prep can be done ahead of time, but the mix is better when everything is crisp so don't toss together til close to time of serving.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad image

This is one of my favorite recipes. It is always requested at family get togethers, even by people who don't like broccoli or cauliflower. It is best if made a day ahead. I try to watch calories so I usually use Splenda, fat-free Miracle Whip and fat-free cheese. It looses nothing with these substitutions.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 head cauliflower
1 -2 bunch broccoli (I try to get about the same amount of broccoli and cauliflower)
1 medium red onion
1 1/2 cups Miracle Whip
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 ounces shredded cheese

Steps:

  • Chop cauliflower, broccoli and red onion and toss together.
  • In another bowl mix Miracle Whip, sugar and red wine vinegar.
  • Pour over cauliflower, broccoli and red onion, add cheese and toss.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 slices bacon, cut in small pieces, cooked to crisp
1/2 bunch broccoli, cut into small florets (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Shock the onions in an ice water bath for 10 minutes to temper the sharp flavor, and pat dry.
  • Place the bacon, broccoli, cauliflower and onions in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar and Dijon mustard. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking to make an emulsion. Mix in the mayonnaise and seafood seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 8 grams

BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER, AND CARROT SALAD



Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrot Salad image

Adapted from Southern Living. This is easy and good! You may use packaged vegetables or buy them separately.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (12 ounce) package mixed raw broccoli (3/4 cup each) or 1 (12 ounce) package cauliflower florets, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup each)
10 ounces shredded carrots (or 1 1/4 cup carrots and shred yourself)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (or walnuts)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, rice wine vinegar, salt, and ginger.
  • Add the broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.
  • Toss to coat with dressing.
  • Sprinkle evenly with nuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 676.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 4.4

MARINATED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SALAD



Marinated Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad image

Found this recipe on the net somewhere and have adapted it to suit our tastes. It continues to be a family favourite to this very day.

Provided by Tryntje

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads broccoli, broken into flowerettes
1 head cauliflower, broken in flowerettes
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
3 -4 stalks celery
1 onion, finely diced
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups olive oil

Steps:

  • Blanch broccoli and cauliflower until just tender.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl combine cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, celery and onion.
  • In a saucepan, place the vinegar, poppy seeds, sugar, mustard, salt and oil.
  • Boil until the sugar has disslved.
  • Pour the marinade over the vegetables and mix well.
  • Chill overnight before serving.

CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI, OLIVE SALAD WITH A PARMESAN DRESSING



Cauliflower, Broccoli, Olive Salad With a Parmesan Dressing image

A nice salad for company or for any night of the week. Lightly blanched broccoli and cauliflower (still warm), tossed with olives, onions, a creamy Parmesan dressing and topped with crisp bacon. If you want, blanch the broccoli and cauliflower ahead of time and keep in a ziplock container or bag until you are ready to serve. If you want to serve it warm, just reheat in the microwave. I also do the bacon ahead and just keep in a small ziplock bag or container. This is a great salad that you can do ahead. Then just toss and serve. And any leftover dressing is great over vegetables, chicken or just as a standby salad dressing.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 Salad size servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups broccoli, cut in bite size pieces
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, cut in bite size pieces
1 medium onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
1 small fennel bulb, cut in half and thin sliced
1 cup kalamata olive, cut in half (I prefer kalamata, but black will work just fine, I wouldn't suggest green olives)
6 slices bacon, diced and sauteed until crisp
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon minced garlic (more if you want, according to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, fresh grated

Steps:

  • Dressing -- In a small bowl, mix the milk, mayo, parmesan, lemon juice, worcestershire, parsley, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready for use.
  • Bacon -- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, saute the bacon until crispy and brown. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Keep for later.
  • Vegetables -- Bring a large pot of water to a medium rolling boil. Salt well. Add the broccoli and cook 3-4 minutes until slightly tender, not soft. We are just blanching them. Remove and immediately immerse to a bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes. You want to stop the cooking process and keep the bright green color. Remove after a minute or so and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Do the same for the cauliflower. Again, drain well.
  • Salad -- Now I prefer this salad room temperature or even warm, but you can easily serve this chilled. You can warm up the vegetables right in the microwave for just a minute or so, or you them as soon as they are blanched, or even just served them chilled. Either way, they are all equally as good.
  • Finish -- Just toss the broccoli, cauliflower, olives, fennel and onion in a medium size bowl, and mix to combine. Then add in a little dressing at a time until you reach the consistency you prefer. Some like it more creamy than others, so just add as much dressing as you like.
  • Serve -- Just garnish with the bacon and you can also add fresh grated parmesan if you want.
  • ENJOY!

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASHEW SALAD



Broccoli-Cauliflower Cashew Salad image

I make this salad often in summertime. It is very refreshing, healthy and low in calories. If I want to make it into an entree, I add chicken or shrimp along with cooked pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup fresh cauliflowerets
2/3 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/3 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped cashews

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat., Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POTLUCK BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD



Potluck Broccoli Cauliflower Salad image

For a crunchy side dish, why not try this salad? With crisp vegetables and crumbled bacon, this salad's a popular one at fund-raiser dinners.-Janet Les, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 100 (1/2-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
5 pounds cauliflower, cut into florets
1-2/3 cups thinly sliced green onions
6 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
2-1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 pounds cheddar cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower and onions. Combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over vegetables 1 hour before serving. Chill. Just before serving, add bacon and cheese; toss.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh cauliflower and broccoli will have the best flavor and texture. If you can, use organic produce to avoid pesticides.
  • Cut the cauliflower and broccoli into bite-sized pieces. This will make them easier to eat and will help the dressing to coat them evenly.
  • Blanch the cauliflower and broccoli. This will help to soften them slightly and make them more tender. To blanch the vegetables, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cauliflower and broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain the vegetables and rinse them with cold water.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Toss the salad just before serving. This will help to prevent the vegetables from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This cauliflower broccoli salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy dressing and crunchy vegetables make it a delicious and satisfying dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make this salad in no time. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give this cauliflower broccoli salad a try.

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