Enjoy every crunchy, creamy, and savory bite of this cauliflower broccoli salad—fresh, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Bon appétit! 🥦🥓🥗
Cauliflower Broccoli Salad Recipe
A crunchy, creamy, and flavorful cauliflower broccoli salad that’s low-carb, keto-friendly, and perfect for any occasion! Packed with fresh veggies, crispy bacon, and a tangy dressing.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl — for combining salad ingredients
- 1 Small Bowl — for preparing the dressing
- 1 Whisk — to mix the dressing well
- 1 Knife — to chop vegetables
- 1 Skillet — to cook the bacon
- 1 Cutting Board — for chopping vegetables and bacon
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower florets — chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups broccoli florets — chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 4 slices bacon — cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese — optional for extra flavor
- 1/4 cup red onion — finely diced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds — optional for crunch
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise — base of the dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt — for creaminess
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar — for tang
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard — optional for depth
- Salt and black pepper — to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon erythritol or sweetener — if you prefer a slightly sweet dressing
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets, broccoli florets, diced red onion, sunflower seeds, shredded cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional sweetener until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine, ensuring all the veggies are coated.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy!
Notes
- For even more flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- If you prefer a slightly softer texture, blanch the broccoli and cauliflower briefly and cool before using.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize with other low-carb add-ins like sliced almonds or chopped boiled eggs!
- Perfect for BBQs, picnics, or weekly meal prep.
