Description
This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a healthy and flavorful side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. It features crisp broccoli and cauliflower florets, crunchy red bell pepper, savory bacon bits, and a simple creamy dressing.
Ingredients
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad:
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 6.5 oz)
- 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets (about 10.5 oz)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 1 large pepper)
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon bits
Simple Creamy Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, red bell pepper pieces, and bacon bits.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust salt to taste.
- Dress and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked bacon bits or cook your own bacon and crumble it.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon bits.
- If you don’t have fresh thyme, you can substitute with ½ teaspoon of dried thyme.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 150kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
