Description
This *Delicious Amish Broccoli Salad* is the ultimate cold salad—crisp broccoli and cauliflower florets, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and red onions tossed in a creamy, tangy-sweet dressing. It’s the perfect make-ahead side dish for potlucks, holiday spreads, and easy lunches, ready to steal the show with every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
6 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse broccoli and cauliflower, then chop into bite-sized florets.
2. Dice the red onion and set aside.
3. Fry the bacon until crispy, then crumble and divide into two portions.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, cheddar, and half of the bacon.
6. Pour the dressing over the mixture and fold gently to coat.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
8. Before serving, garnish with remaining bacon and a sprinkle of cheddar.
Notes
For a softer bite, blanch broccoli and cauliflower for 1 minute, then shock in ice water.
Add bacon just before serving to maintain crispness.
For extra flavor, mix in sunflower seeds or dried cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg