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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Published: Feb 20, 2022 Last Updated: Oct 2, 2022 by Marye 987 words. | About 5 minutes to read this article.

This easy broccoli cauliflower salad recipe has a creamy homemade dressing and plenty of flavor from red onions, pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon.
Total time 1 hour 5 minutes
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This delicious side dish is full of crunch! Since you'll want to make it a little ahead of time it's great for weeknights.

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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📖 Variations
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • This salad has just a few simple ingredients and is easy to make.
  • Great side dish for family gatherings or parties. It's the first thing to disappear at potlucks!
  • Full of fresh and delicious flavors with a tangy creamy dressing.

This cauliflower broccoli salad is a delicious twist to my easy broccoli salad. It's great all year long.

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Labeled ingredients for this recipe.

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  • fresh broccoli florets
  • cauliflower florets
  • red onion
  • dried cranberries
  • apple cider vinegar
  • mayonnaise
  • sour cream
  • white sugar
  • pecans
  • bacon

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

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  1. Add broccoli, cauliflower, onion, dried cranberries, and pecans to a large bowl.
  2. Mix well until combined.
  3. Make the dressing by mixing mayo, sour cream, vinegar, and sugar.
  4. Pour dressing over salad mixture. 

🥄 Equipment

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • medium bowl

🥫 Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. After that everything starts getting soggy.

A serving of salad on a plate.

📖 Variations

  • Cheddar cheese is a great way to add a little more flavor to this perfect side dish.
  • Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream or mayo for a healthy alternative.
  • Diced bell pepper will add a fresh flavor to this easy recipe.
  • Instead of pecans, use crunchy sunflower seeds for a salty flavor.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: If you do not have apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar makes a great substitute.

  • Replace the sugar with your favorite low-carb sweetener for one of my favorite low carb salads.
  • Save time with packaged broccoli and cauliflower florets.
  • Be sure to use crispy bacon pieces for the best results in this easy salad.
  • Be sure to chop fresh broccoli and cauliflower so that you get the different flavors of both in each bite.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly. Since this salad contains mayonnaise throw it away if it's at room temperature for more than two hours.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can I use miracle whip instead of mayo?

Miracle Whip is a great way to add a little more tanginess to the creamy dressing.

Can you freeze this salad?

No, this salad does not freeze well.

Can I add carrots to this recipe?

Yes, shredded carrots are a great way to add a nice pop of color and flavor.

How long does broccoli last?

Raw or cooked broccoli - 3 to 5 days in the fridge. Cooked broccoli with keep 3 months or more in the freezer.

Closeup view of the salad showing the creamy dressing.

📚 Related recipes

  • Old Fashioned Macaroni Salad is a favorite recipe for my family.
  • BBQ Macaroni Salad is a great recipe that is full of unusual flavors that will be a hit at your gathering.
  • Cornbread Salad is a southern style make-ahead side dish that you will fall in love with the first time you try it.
  • Best Pineapple Fluff Recipe
  • Loaded Green Bean Casserole
  • 23 Southern Easter Side Dishes
  • Mom's Homemade Potato Salad

🍽️ Serve with...

  • Grilled Shrimp Creole is a spicy shrimp meal that pairs well with this creamy salad recipe.
  • Classic Pea Salad is a simple side salad that is refreshing on a warm sunny day.
  • Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake is a rich and chocolatey cake that is easy to make.

📞 The last word

This broccoli cauliflower salad recipe is so good that even dyed in the wool veggie haters like it. I think it's even better the second day.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

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This easy broccoli cauliflower salad recipe has a creamy homemade dressing and plenty of flavor from red onions, pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings:8
Calories:392
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets, cut into bite sized pieces
  • ⅓ cup red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, optional
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

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Instructions

  • Add the broccoli, cauliflower, onion, dried cranberries, and pecans to a large bowl.
  • Mix well to distribute ingredients evenly.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and sugar in a medium sized bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
  • Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the broccoli mixture.
  • Stir gently to coat the ingredients with the dressing.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for an hour or more.
  • Stir in the bacon just before serving.

Notes

Storage: Cover with plastic wrap or put in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Expert Tip: If you do not have apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar makes a great substitute.
  • Replace the sugar with your favorite low-carb sweetener for one of my favorite low carb salads.
  • Save time with packaged broccoli and cauliflower florets.
  • Be sure to use crispy bacon pieces for the best results in this easy salad.
  • Be sure to chop fresh broccoli and cauliflower so that you get the different flavors of both in each bite.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly. Since this salad contains mayonnaise throw it away if it's at room temperature for more than two hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

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