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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

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This easy broccoli cauliflower salad recipe will have you hooked from the first bite. Crunchy broccoli and crisp cauliflower florets are tossed with a few secret ingredients, then coated in the most addictive creamy dressing that's loaded with flavor. It's the perfect fresh and healthy side dish for summer!

Broccoli and cauliflower salad topped with pumpkin seeds and cheddar cheese served in a grey bowl. Behind is a loaf of bread and a small bowl of seeds.

The Best Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

No cookout is complete without this addictive broccoli cauliflower salad recipe! That's the case at any summer cookout I host anyway.

It has broccoli and cauliflower florets, crisp red onion, crunchy pumpkin seeds, cheddar cheese, and a flavorful creamy homemade tangy dressing that you'll want to put on everything. So, if you've never had broccoli cauliflower salad before, you need to try this recipe ASAP. It's reminiscent of coleslaw but leveled up with more texture and flavor.

It's the ultimate salad to make during summer, though it is delicious any time of the year! If you're looking for some tasty meals to pair it with, check out my grilled halibut recipe, this grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs, and this grilled ribeye recipe. They all go fantastic with it.

Broccoli and cauliflower salad served in a grey bowl over a white plate.

Why This Recipe Works

Versatile side dish. This cauliflower broccoli salad is fantastic for cookouts, a party, or for regular weeknight dinners. And, as I already mentioned, it goes great with just about anything and everything.

Quick and easy. You can make this salad in just 15 minutes. All you have to do is mix all of the ingredients together and it's ready to go!

Crowd favorite. It's rare that the vegetable is the talk of the party, but this easy broccoli salad is so delicious it's what everyone will be talking about.

Top view of broccoli and cauliflower salad. It's topped with pumpkin seeds, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese and served with a loaf of bread and a small bowl of seeds.

Ingredients

This creamy broccoli cauliflower salad is made from scratch with all simple ingredients, most of which you probably have on hand already!

Here's what you'll need for the salad:

  • 1 medium head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • ½ small head of cauliflower, cut into florets
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ small red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

And to make the homemade creamy dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Oh, and if you're getting the broccoli and cauliflower from the store, I highly recommend picking up some extra so you can make my sauteed broccoli and sauteed cauliflower recipes next.

A bowl of broccoli florets, a bowl of cauliflower florets, and small bowls of pumpkin seeds, chopped red onions, bacon bits, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and sugar.

How To Make Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

1. Make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed then set it aside.

Mixed creamy salad dressing in a glass bowl with a whisk.

2. Prepare the vegetables: If you haven't already, wash, dry, and cut your cauliflower and broccoli into florets, then dice your red onion. Toss the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and diced red onion in a large bowl to combine.

Cauliflower and broccoli florets with chopped red onions in a glass bowl.

3. Toss the salad in the dressing: Drizzle your prepared salad dressing over the veggies and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Let the salad chill for 15 minutes on the counter - or in the fridge to make it a cold salad - to give all the flavors time to blend together.

Cauliflower and broccoli florets with chopped red onions, coated in creamy salad dressing, in a glass bowl.

4. Serve: After 15 minutes, top the salad with the shredded cheddar cheese and pumpkin seeds. Toss to combine, then serve immediately and enjoy!

Broccoli and cauliflower salad mixed with dressing and topped with pumpkin seeds and cheddar cheese in a grey bowl set over a white plate. In the back is a loaf of bread.

Tips To Make the Best Recipe

  • Add toppings like cooked bacon bits, crunchy sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds for more texture and flavor.
  • If you don't want to use raw cauliflower and broccoli, blanch the florets in salted boiling water for about 4 minutes, then transfer them to an ice water bath to cool.
  • Swap half the mayonnaise in the dressing with sour cream or Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor. Miracle Whip will work as a mayonnaise substitute too if you're in a pinch.
  • Make the cauliflower broccoli salad the day before serving and chill it in the fridge overnight.

Broccoli and cauliflower salad mixed with dressing and topped with pumpkin seeds and cheddar cheese in a grey bowl set over a white plate. In the back is a loaf of bread and a small bowl of seeds.

FAQs About This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

What is Amish broccoli salad?

Also known as broccoli cauliflower salad, Amish broccoli salad is made with broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, and red onions. Amish broccoli salad is tossed in a creamy, sweet, and tangy mayo dressing. It also typically has bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese added to it.

How many days is broccoli salad good for?

This broccoli cauliflower salad will stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days - just make sure to store it in an air-tight container. If you don't add the dressing the day you make it, the veggies and dressing can last up to 5 days in separate containers in the fridge.

Can I use frozen broccoli and cauliflower?

I do not recommend using frozen veggies to make this broccoli and cauliflower salad. The fresh crunch of the raw veggies is what makes this salad so good.

How many carbs are in broccoli and cauliflower salad?

There are 10 carbs and 7 net carbs in a serving of this broccoli and cauliflower salad. You can make it lower in carbs by using a sugar substitute like monk fruit or granular Swerve instead of sugar.

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Broccoli and cauliflower salad mixed with dressing and topped with pumpkin seeds and cheddar cheese in a grey bowl set over a white plate. In the back is a loaf of bread and a small bowl of seeds.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Yield: 4 Cups
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This easy broccoli cauliflower salad recipe will have you hooked from the first bite. Crunchy broccoli and crisp cauliflower florets are tossed with a few secret ingredients, then coated in the most addictive creamy dressing that's loaded with flavor. It's the perfect fresh and healthy side dish for summer!

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • ½ small head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • ¼ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ small red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

For the dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or sugar substitute
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing; whisk together the dressing ingredients in a bowl. 
  2. Toss broccoli, cauliflower, and onion in a bowl.
  3. Add the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine. Let the salad rest for 15 minutes.
  4. After 15 minutes, add cheddar cheese and pumpkin seeds. Toss to combine again and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Cups Serving Size: 1 Cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
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Cuisine: Salad / Category: Side

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