Description
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a refreshing and colorful medley of fresh broccoli and crisp cauliflower, tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes and savory bacon bits. This easy-to-make salad is a perfect addition to summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a light lunch. With its creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, each bite is a delightful crunch that balances flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup cooked crispy bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry broccoli and cauliflower; chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy (about 7-10 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and Greek yogurt; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, red onion, and bacon bits. Drizzle with dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg