CREAMY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD W/POPPY SEED

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Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower salad w/poppy seed image

Got this recipe from a friend .. delish !! This is a great summer salad for holiday gatherings (cook outs) For healthy eating use Light or Fat Free ingredients.

Provided by Mary Lee

Categories     Other Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head broccoli (chopped )
1 head cauliflower (chopped)
1 c mayonnaise
1 c sour cream
1/2 c sugar .....use less per personal taste ( you can use 3-4 packets of sweetner in place of sugar)
2/3 c bacon bits or 6 slices fried and crumbled bacon ( fried/crumbled bacon is best)
2/3 c shredded cheddar cheese (you can add more or less .. your choice)
salt/pepper to taste
1 tsp poppy seed (optional)
few thin slices halved "red" onion (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, poppy seed, salt and pepper to make a creamy dressing. Add the dressing to the broccoli-cauliflower mix, stir/toss to evenly coat the vegetables. Stir in the bacon and the cheese. Chill in refrigerator for 3 - 4 hours .. Stir before serving.

Gift Kincoco
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Overall, this salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy broccoli and cauliflower.


Esther David
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Barbad Satti
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I love that this salad is made with all healthy ingredients. It's a great way to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor.


dmvfoxbody1
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This salad is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to meal prep for the week.


Shahad Sadq
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I added some chopped bacon to this salad and it was delicious. It's also great with shredded chicken or ham.


Mugenyi Moses
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and cauliflower. It's also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your kids' diet.


Spin Back
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so good that it masks the broccoli flavor.


Alphina Mokgaetsi
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Mahbob Brand
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I love the combination of broccoli and cauliflower in this salad. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Ssesazi Derrick
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Mohammad Ramzan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful.


Tsigereda Melaku
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Annette Baker
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat and everyone enjoyed it.


Dinu Gabrile
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy dressing and the crunch of the broccoli and cauliflower.