There are many versions of this Broccoli Cauliflower Salad recipe. It's been around for years, hanging out in cookbooks, written on pieces of paper passed from hand to hand, and now on websites worldwide. It's sweet and savory taste comes from fresh, crunchy ingredients that are easy to adapt to suit any tribe's taste. Even yours!
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The Healthy Salad
Did you know that we are supposed to eat 2-3 cups of vegetables daily? I just read that. I also learned that broccoli and cauliflower contain glucosinolates that prevent cancer.
Another benefit these cruciferous twins contain is vitamin C, and ladies, we know what the hype about vitamin C is these days. Our skin! Not only does it help our skin, but our nails and hair. Our bodies need dietary vitamin C to form collagen. I NEED, I WANT MORE COLLAGEN!
Then there's vitamin K. This helps with bone development and blood clotting. Who knew that Broccoli Cauliflower Salad could be so helpful to our bodies?
The Adaptable Broccoli Caulifoower Salad
Now, I know our Mama's original salad recipe was full of fats and sugar soaked into these beneficial vegetables. I realize that, but we can change it. Let's start with the mayonnaise. It's fresh-tasting and delicious! You can use light mayo or make a homemade one like mine, Homemade Mayonnaise With A Creole Kick.
Then for the sugar, I use sweet, dark balsamic vinegar and a bit of Stevia instead of regular sugar. You can use whichever substitute you like or even omit the sweetener altogether, but not the vinegar. This dressing needs an acidic taste. Like I said, adjust it to your tribe.
You can omit the cheese and bacon to reduce the fat in this Broccoli Cauliflower Salad recipe. They add a lot of savory taste, so I keep them and sacrifice fat somewhere else in my diet. Just an idea!
Quick and easy is synonymous with this salad. All you do is mix the dressing,
prepare the ingredients,
and toss them together into one big happy bowl.
That's it! You can eat it right away or make it ahead of time.
📖 Recipe
Sweet And Savory Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
A salty-sweet Broccoli Cauliflower Salad packed with lots of fresh, flavorful ingredients for added crunch. The mayonnaise dressing is sweetened with dark balsamic vinegar and a bit of Stevia. A healthy treat for the taste buds!
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix salad dressing ingredients together into a small bowl and set aside.
Add all of the salad ingredients except for salt and pepper into a large bowl and toss together with the salad dressing.
Salt and pepper the salad to taste.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
This healthy salad can be made ahead of time. The flavors marinate well together in the refrigerator for serving the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
There you have it, a refreshing salad that's perfect as a side dish or served alone. It's healthy, satisfying, and delicious!
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LISA ATKINS says
Got to make my grocery list!!!
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