Ingredients
– 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
– 3 small heads of broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
– 12 slices of bacon, diced and cooked
– 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
– 1/2 small red onion, diced
– 1 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 2 tablespoons sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
1- Rinse and chop fresh cauliflower and broccoli into bite-size florets. Pat dry and set aside.
2- Dice the red onion finely and mix it with the chopped vegetables.
3- Prepare the dressing by combining 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl until smooth.
4- Cook and dice 12 slices of bacon, then add to the mix along with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup sunflower seeds.
5- Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and chill for better texture if desired.
Last Step:
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🕒 Make the salad a few hours ahead to enhance the flavors and soften the vegetables.
🧅 Rinse diced onions in cold water to reduce sharpness if you prefer a milder flavor.
🥄 Use light mayonnaise as a healthier alternative without compromising creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 288 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 11 mg