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A bowl of broccoli salad garnished with cheese and bacon.

Amish Broccoli Salad with Cauliflower and Bacon

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This easy recipe for Amish Broccoli Salad is the perfect side dish to bring to potlucks, family gatherings, or holiday dinners.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Amish, Mennonite
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 490
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch broccoli cut into florets (4 ½ cups)
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into florets (5 ½ cups)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream thick (like Daisy brand)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ - ½ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 7-8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (8oz/227g)

Instructions

  • The base. Place the broccoli florets and cauliflower in a very large bowl, and toss to combine.
    A large bowl with broccoli and cauliflower florets.
  • Dressing. In a separate small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, and sugar together until smooth.
  • Combine. Transfer the dressing mixture to the bowl of broccoli and cauliflower, and stir together with the broccoli and cauliflower until the vegetables are completely coated.
    A bowl with cauliflower, broccoli, and a cream dressing piled on top.
  • Cheese and bacon. Top the broccoli and cauliflower with the shredded cheese and cooked and crumbled bacon.
    A bowl of broccoli salad with cheese and bacon on top.
  • Stir. Fold in the cheese and bacon until evenly distributed.
    A bowl filled with broccoli and cauliflower salad, topped with cheese and bacon.
  • Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.

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Notes

Storing leftovers: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To make ahead: Prepare the salad up to 24 hours before serving. For the best results, leave out the shredded cheese and bacon and add that just before serving.
Low carb/Keto/Sugar-free: Swap the sugar for the sweetener of your choice that measures 1:1 with sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 1mg