Broccoli Cauliflower Salad With Bacon

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon has broccoli, cauliflower, red grapes and bacon in a light cream dressing. It’s quick and easy to make and can be made ahead for your next family reunion or potluck.

This recipe finds it’s way to the dinner table at my mother-in-law’s house, all the time. Over the years she has served it at 4th of July gatherings, Easter, and even Thanksgiving.

At my house, I serve this salad when we are barbecuing. It’s so good with a burger, homemade fries and a slice of watermelon.

The salad is light, but filling and I love that it is loaded with fiber rich broccoli and cauliflower.

What you will need

• 1 Head of Cauliflower
• 1 Head of Broccoli
• Celery
• Green Onion
• Red Grapes
• Bacon
• Mayonnaise
• Sugar
• White Vinegar

Make ahead and storing leftovers

This is an excellent make ahead. add everything but the dressing to a bowl and then dress before serving.

Place any leftover salad in an airtight container. Even with the dressing it will be delicious in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Tips for making Broccoli Cauliflower Salad w/ Bacon

• Cut broccoli and cauliflower in bite size pieces. You want them to be pretty small.
• Don’t skimp on the grapes, they are my favorite part!
• I always use real mayonnaise, not Miracle Whip for this salad.

How to make Broccoli Cauliflower Salad w/ Bacon

Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel. When cool, chop into small pieces. Should take approx. 6 slices.

Combine cauliflower, broccoli, grapes, celery, green onion and bacon in a large bowl.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.

Pour dressing over vegetable mixture and stir until well combined.

Refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon