Barb's Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad

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This creamy broccoli-cauliflower salad with bacon, red onion, and sunflower seeds can be prepared the day prior to serving, then served chilled or at room temperature.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 12 slices bacon

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped

  • 1 head fresh broccoli, diced

  • ¾ cup sunflower seeds

  • ½ red onion, diced

  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing

  • 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • ¼ cup white sugar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make broccoli-cauliflower salad.

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  2. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.

    Bacon cooking in a skillet until browned.

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  3. Combine bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, sunflower seeds, and onion in a large bowl.

    Vegetables and bacon combined in a large bowl.

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  4. Whisk salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together until blended. Pour over cauliflower mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate and allow to chill before serving.

    Salad dressing ingredients combined and ready to be poured over salad.

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Cook’s Note

I sometimes add pecans instead of sunflower seeds.

If you love bacon. you might want to add a few extra slices!

335 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

419 Calories
34g Fat
20g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 419
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 44%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 636mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 68mg 75%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 521mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.