This deliciously sweet Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is the perfect addition to any potluck, holiday, family gathering, or cookout. You guys are gonna love it. It’s a little sweet and a little salty from the bacon and it is oh so good.
Hey folks! I hope y’all had an amazing holiday weekend. I know I sure did. My family and I got to spend time with my lifelong friend and her family and it was fabulous. (You may recall my dear friend Jessica from a post I wrote last year. We made the cutest sign to announce her pregnancy.) While I was there, I picked up some great new recipes to share with you all. First on the list is this deliciously sweet Broccoli Cauliflower Salad.
This salad really takes no time to make. I turn the oven to 400 degrees and place the bacon on a foil lined baking sheet. I immediately place the bacon in the oven even while it’s preheating. Set the timer for 20 minutes and prepare the rest. I have everything all done and ready to go when the bacon comes out of the oven. Twenty minutes is all it takes.
This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is super easy, tangy sweet and delicious. Jess and I always swap recipes. I remember her saying, she makes this salad when she wants something sweet and makes my Bacon Cauliflower Salad when she wants something savory. You should try both. They are both equally delicious and totally different!
Lacie’s Easy Peasy Pleasy Tips…
- You can easily cut this salad in half for a family weeknight dinner.
- If you are wanting to make this salad the day before, keep the broccoli mixture separate from the mayo mixture (in the fridge) until you are ready to serve.
- I prefer fresh cooked bacon but Jessie says she uses bacon bits in a pinch. The real bacon bits, not those red imitation things.
You can’t go wrong getting in those veggies when it’s made this way. Big huge thank you to my girlfriend Jessie for letting me share her recipe. I love it! Love you girl!
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
- Servings: 12
- Difficulty: easy
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 1/2 lb bacon cooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Mix broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, and shredded cheese in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and salt until well combined. Pour mayonnaise mixture over broccoli mixture and stir until well incorporated. Eat immediately or chill until ready to serve.
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37 thoughts on “Deliciously Sweet Broccoli Cauliflower Salad”
Double yum for both this delicious salad and your Bacon Cauliflower salad! I make something very similar to this one and everyone loves it! Thanks Lacie 🙂
July 7, 2016 at 3:53 pm
Thank you Linda!
July 7, 2016 at 7:38 pm
I can’t have sour cream. Any suggestions for substitutes? The salad looks delicious and I’d like to try it.
Hi Michelle! Great question. I would go all in with the mayo. You could try plain Greek yogurt too.
July 26, 2016 at 9:00 am
Thanks!!
July 26, 2016 at 9:02 am
Hi Michelle! Great question. I would definitely use mayo in place of the sour cream. It will still be equally as delicious. Thank you for stopping by!
July 26, 2016 at 9:03 am
If you can’t have dairy, how about an olive oil vinaigrette? Or tahini dressing would give it a creamy texture and a wonderful flavor.
If you can have dairy, Greek yogurt would be great on this.
March 27, 2017 at 10:15 am
This looks great! I could this all day I think!Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned ! Have a great week!
KimAugust 9, 2016 at 3:01 pm
Hi Kim! I ate it everyday for a week after taking the photos! I wasn’t complaint one bit!
August 9, 2016 at 7:14 pm
Is the broccoli cooked at all?
September 18, 2016 at 2:36 am
No cooking required for the broccoli.
September 19, 2016 at 11:39 am
can you use sweet and low or splenda in place of the sugar?
December 16, 2016 at 2:59 pm
Hi Susan. I wouldn’t use sweet and low for sure because that artificial flavor will be prominent. I not really sure I would use Splenda either. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out.
December 17, 2016 at 3:25 pm
Could you use miracle whip instead of the sugar and sour cream?
December 5, 2018 at 10:22 pm
Hi Janet! Great question. The best part about this recipe is you can taste as you go. I’ve never used Miracle Whip and it does lend a different flavor than mayo so that’s up to your discretion. I think you may still need the sour cream and some sugar. You can always taste and add those 2 ingredients until you get the flavor you love. Just keep taste testing.
December 5, 2018 at 10:53 pm
Thank you! Will let you know. Maybe i wont use the whole 1/2 cup.
December 27, 2016 at 4:44 pm
Can you tell us how it came out with less sugar? And how much did you end up using?
THANKS!July 8, 2017 at 10:34 am
Can you use frozen broccoli and cauliflower? I’m not finding any good fresh stuff in the stores. I have frozen steamer bags of broccoli and cauliflower that I’m wondering will work.
December 21, 2016 at 9:06 am
Hi Heather! Great question. No you can’t use the frozen stuff. There is to much water when it’s frozen plus you want the nice crunch of fresh in this dish. Those steamer bags have been cooked already as well. I hope that helps. ????
December 21, 2016 at 11:13 am
Thanks so much! Will find fresh veggies. What happens if you make it the day before and don’t separate the mayo mixture?
December 22, 2016 at 8:25 am
The mayo mixture gets runny and doesn’t stick to the veggies as well.
December 22, 2016 at 12:22 pm
That looks great. I love veggie salads
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.March 24, 2017 at 10:52 am
This is one of my favorite and most requested salad. I like it better 2 or 3 days later, too.
March 24, 2017 at 6:48 pm
How many servings are in this recipe?
April 21, 2017 at 7:16 am
Debbie…to be honest, I don’t know. I always make this recipe to feed a crowd. Family gatherings and potlucks.
April 26, 2017 at 8:21 pm
Just wondering if you can get away with less sugar? ????
May 1, 2017 at 12:54 am
Hi Belinda. I’m sure you could use less sugar. I would mix up the mayo mixture and add the sugar amount you want and give it taste. Your taste buds will let you know. ????
May 2, 2017 at 6:48 pm
I add 1/3 c chopped red onion. Adds more flavor
July 4, 2017 at 10:07 pm
Hey Cathy! I love red onion…great idea!
July 20, 2017 at 9:12 pm
Can you use Miracle whip instead of mayo?
July 4, 2017 at 11:21 pm
I haven’t tried it with Miracle Whip. Please let us know how it taste if you give it a go.
July 20, 2017 at 9:11 pm
I always use half the sugar on this and all recipes. Also I like to put a little bit of grated onion into this salad. Makes it better to me.
July 6, 2017 at 9:03 am
I am making this tonight and am going to add some frozen peas!
September 20, 2018 at 2:51 pm
Hey Ellie! That’s what it’s all about! You be you and customize the way you like.
September 21, 2018 at 12:51 am
Are the broccoli and cauliflower cooked??
December 29, 2018 at 8:04 pm
Hey Jazmin! No the veggies are not cooked. This is a cold salad.
December 29, 2018 at 8:21 pm
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