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**Irene's Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad: A Symphony of Flavors**

Discover the delectable Irene's Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad, a vibrant blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad is a delightful symphony of fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, tossed in a creamy and tangy homemade dressing. With variations including a classic mayonnaise-based dressing, a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, and a light and refreshing lemon-tahini dressing, this recipe offers options to suit every palate. Each dressing enhances the natural flavors of the broccoli and cauliflower, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy side dish or a flavorful main course salad, Irene's Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad is sure to impress.

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BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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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.

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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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

CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI SALAD



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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 CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Broccoli cauliflower salad is loaded with flavor. This salad is full of sweet, salty and tangy flavors. This salad is super easy and quick to make and is perfect for a side dish, light meal, picnic or potluck.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

.75 lbs Broccoli florets (cut into bite sized pieces)
.75 lbs cauliflower florets (cut into bite sized pieces)
1/4 cup Red onion
1/4 cup Craisins
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Sugar (optional)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, add the broccoli, cauliflower, onion, craisins and dressing and toss to coat.
  • Add the sunflower seeds and bacon and toss again gently to distribute.
  • Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 418 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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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

IRENE'S BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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We had a potluck at work and I tasted this incredible salad. The ingredients blend so well together it's a party on your tongue. This is my favorite salad. This recipe was shared with me by Irene, my coworker. Salad needs to be chilled which is included in cook time.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 4h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup of finely chopped broccoli, floweretes
1 cup of finely chopped cauliflower floret
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup white raisins or 1/2 cup craisins
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons white cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Aunt Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix salad ingredients together.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together.
  • Pour dressing over salad ingredients and place in a sealed container.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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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



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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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and crisp broccoli and cauliflower: The fresher the vegetables, the better the salad will taste. Look for broccoli and cauliflower florets that are a deep green and white color, respectively.
  • Cut the vegetables into even-sized florets: This will ensure that they cook evenly. If the florets are too large, they may not cook through, and if they are too small, they may overcook and become mushy.
  • Blanch the vegetables: Blanching the vegetables in boiling water for a few minutes will help to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the vegetables, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately remove the vegetables from the boiling water and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make the dressing: The dressing for this salad is simple but flavorful. It is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, and salt and pepper. You can adjust the ingredients to taste.
  • Combine the vegetables and dressing: Once the vegetables and dressing are prepared, combine them in a large bowl and toss to coat. You can also add other ingredients to the salad, such as crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, or shredded cheese.
  • Serve immediately or chill: This salad can be served immediately or chilled for later. If you are chilling the salad, be sure to stir it before serving.

Conclusion:

Irene's broccoli and cauliflower salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its combination of fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and crunchy toppings, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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