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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.
Ingredients
- 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
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 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.
Step 3
Combine bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, sunflower seeds, and onion in a large bowl.
Step 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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 419 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat34g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol39mg | 13% |
| Sodium636mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate20g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars13g | |
| Protein10g | |
| Vitamin C68mg | 338% |
| Calcium48mg | 4% |
| Iron2mg | 8% |
| Potassium521mg | 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.
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I almost had no leftovers. This was so good.
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I had none left everyone loved it.
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I used frozen flowerettes, blanched slightly and rinsed in cold water. I was a little confused as to what exactly was creamy dressing (ranch, mayonnaise, etc.) so I ended up using cole slaw dressing. It went with us to a church pot luck and I saw lots of people head back for seconds. There were no leftovers! The sunflower seed and bacon really round it out.
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A winning salad. All the vegables used are in season all year, that is a big plus.
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This recipe is excellent. My husband loves it so much. I did add some toasted almonds and raisins. Yummy!
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This was such a party pleaser. I did substitute toasted pecan pieces for the sunflower seeds and rice wine vinegar for the white wine vinegar. I used bottled coleslaw dressing for the creamy dressing. What a hit!
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This recipe was so easy and very good. I did change a couple things though. I used creamy poppy seed dressing (for the “creamy dressing”),honey roasted sunflower seeds,added raisens, and only used broccoli. It turned out great!
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I first tasted this at a party whose hostess would not part with the recipe. Well worth the wait!
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Always a hit at BBQs!
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Good starting point. Second time, I used light mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp curry powder, and added some shredded cheddar cheese. Excellent!
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This is a great mix of flavors. I did make a few changes. I used 2 heads of broccoli to 1 head of cauliflower, also added cubed cheddar cheese. I didn’t have ranch dressing, so I used 1/4 cup miracle whip + 3 Tbs sugar and fresh herbs.
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Mmmmmm! This recipe makes a lot of salad. Even so, I took it to a pot luck and didn’t come home with any leftovers. I had run out of Miracle Whip, which I had intended to use, so I used Hellman’s instead. It was delicious, and I will go ahead and use Hellman’s the next time I make this, which will be soon!
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I definitely liked the dish as did everyone else at Thanksgiving. It was a nice cold dish to go along with the rest of the feast. I did make a few changes. I’m not a big fan of raw onions or sunflower seeds, so I left those out. The mayonnaise taste was a little overpowering as well, so I added much more vinegar than the recipe called for. It turned out great!
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It was very good. I used three heads of broccoli because they were small. I used Miracle Whip for the dressing and instead of bacon I used Baco’s, because it was for a potluck and some of the guests were vegetarian.
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Quick and easy and delicious
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This salad is very popular with my family. I use bacon bits instead of frying bacon. It’s much easier and still good. I use low fat mayo for the creamy salad dressing and follow the rest of the recipe to a tee.
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I was able to greatly reduce the fat and calories by substituting an equal amount of Lite Creamy Parmesan dressing for the “creamy dressing”, omitting the sunflower seeds, and using jarred Real Bacon pieces for the bacon.
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I’ve made this several times and love it. There are never any leftovers. You can use almonds instead of sunflower seeds and I ALWAYS add seedless red grapes. Sounds odd, but it really makes it taste special. Great recipe!
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Good Salad!!! I used white instead of red onion, reg mayo and walnuts instead of pecans and extra vinegar!!!!!!!!
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This was a perfect way to get everyone to eat fresh cauliflower and broccoli. I used 1/2 cup “light” salad dressing instead of 1 cup and eliminated bacon bits entirely for a healthier version.
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This salad even tasted better the next day. Would make this again and change nothing.
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Loved the salad! A lot of people don’t think they like Cauliflower, so this is a great way to showcase it and show them how delicious it can be. The only thing I added was a handful of raisins.
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I used a creamy caesar and precooked bacon to speed the preparation process. It was delicious, I will definately make again. This is a great hot weather salad, it’s fresh taste and crunch really satisfies.
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Good, but I would have preferred it without the broccoli. I used Marzetti Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing, and substituted halved cashews for the sunflower seeds. Not bad at all. Thanks!
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I have made this over and over and it is really the best salad I have made in a long time. Everyone loves it and wants the recipe. Very good.
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My mom’s been making this salad for years but she never put bacon in it… I like it! I had to sub pistachio pieces for the sunflower nuts (it’s what I had on hand. My mom does add 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce to the dressing. Just a bit of zip! Yummy!
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I love this salad…I usually add raisins or dried cranberries for extra flavor.
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I can’t imagine a broccoli salad without caulilflower. Not only a pretty presentation with the varied colors, but such a wonderful comibination. The flavors excel in the mayonaise-based dressing. I’ve made this recipe–just as it is–for many years and still have requests for it.
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This was the best ever!!!!!
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I took this to our family Thanksgiving dinner and it was a HUGE success with the adults. I did make some changes. I added a handful of golden raisins, a handful of sliced grapes, I used Lite Miracle Whip, and used turkey bacon. I made this a day early to let the flavors combine. I WILL make this again, but might try it without the bacon.
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I didn’t think it was terrible, but my husband wouldn’t even eat more than a bite. The dressing was too sweet and that’s after I halved the sugar.
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I love this recipe. I too add raisins and have added diced apples before. I usually make a huge batch and 1/2 is gone before I take it to the event. I hate broccoli any other way!
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no seeds, dressing is enough if you pick out small heads of brocc/caul, but double it if they are large
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this was a huge hit for our Thanksgiving dinner- I replaced the sunflower seeds with Craisens-it was FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!
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It’s requested every summer at picnics we attend annually! simple and delish!
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I love this recipe. Its so tastey. To save time I buy the bagged broccoli & cauliflower. I add carrots & onions too.
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The first time I ever ate this salad was several years ago at a bridal shower luncheon; the salad was made by the bride-to-be. It was wonderful!
I made it a few weeks ago making only a few changes. I substituted Splenda for the sugar, used apple cider vinegar instead of white wine vinegar, eliminated the sunflower seeds and used coarsely chopped pecans.
Great recipe and very versatile!
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I thought this was a really great salad. I used poppy seed dressing per another reviewers suggestion, and added raisens and cheese. My only complaint was it didn’t need a whole cup of dressing, more like 2/3 cup. Yum!
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i made this and could eat it all myself in one sitting! very yummy. great dish to bring anywhere!
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This was a nice change of pace for using broccoli and cauliflower. I halved the recipe and used a minced yellow sweet onion. For the creamy dressing I used the Creamy Italian Dressing I recipe from this site. I let this site over night before eating. Tasted very good. Next time I will put the seeds in right before serving.
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Very good! I used mayo for the creamy dressing as suggested by other readers. A nice light addition to a summer lunch.
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This will be the ONLY Broc-Cauli salad I ever make again. I used light Mayo as the creamy dressing (don’t use regular mayo, it has too many calories. I think the light tastes better in this salad) and bacon bits instead of frying my own. I kept the vegs and dressing seperate until just before serving. I also used a little bit of salad toppings on it too. Definitely a keeper.
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I found this recipe about 6 months ago and have taken it to several dinners and family outtings. I am asked for the recipe every time. Definitely worth a try!
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Great recipe. I used mayo for the creamy salad dressing. I also added some parmesean cheese, granulated garlic and rice wine vinegar for the dressing. Yummy!
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this is very similar to my friend Karen’s recipe who passed away 4 years ago and no one has ever com close to making this dish as well as she did but yours is a ver close second..loved it
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I LOVE THIS SALAD…MMMM…
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I needed a recipe to make brococoli-grape salad and found this recipe. It was easy to make and tasted like the salad I had before.
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This is a very good salad! It’s really the only time I eat cauliflower. I use mayonnaise instead of the salad dressing. I’ve also had this with cubes of cheddar tossed in, which is pretty good too, but not necessary.
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I added some shredded cheddar cheese, it was excellent!!!
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easy, fast and a hit.
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I used rice wine vinegar and carrots in lieu of cauliflower. I also used pecans. It was SO GOOD! I highly recommend.
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I was looking for a similar recipe that our local deli makes, so I made substitutions: I did not have sweet onion, so I substituted radishes.
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Exactly what I expected! Delicious! I used poppy seed dressing for the creamy salad dressing and turkey bacon.
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I followed suggestions from previous reveiws by making just half of the dressing, using Miracle Whip as the creamy dressing. Followed to a tee otherwise and this was a sure crowd pleaser.
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I made this for a recent BBQ, and we LOVED it. Used low fat Ranch dressing, and it was great.I have enjoyed similar salads at events before, and was stoked to find a easy recipe WITHOUT raisins!
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I love that there is enough dressing without the salad swimming in it. Great recipe!
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My uncle used to make something similar to this every Thanksgiving and it was always a hit and gone with in minutes. I omit the bacon, red onion, and sunflower seeds (his recipe didn’t have them) and add bit sized chunks of cheddar cheese,after that its tastes exactly the same!
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Very easy and delicious. I didn’t change anything and used light ranch salad dressing. I brought this salad to a potluck and it went quickly. I’ll definitely make this again.
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Good.
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This recipe is absolutely delicious. I used miracle whip for the creamy dressing and added raisins.
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Excellent Recipe. My husband loved it. I added more broccoli than cauliflower, just because of personal preference, I used the olive oil mayo for my dressing. Will make again!!
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Who needs to pay $8 lb in the deli when you can make this at home.
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This is my favorite ‘Broccoli Salad’ recipe; however, I omit the cauliflower, use a package of precooked bacon pieces and add about a 3/4 cup craisins… you have to try it with the craisins, the sweet/tart is so good with the rest of the ingredients (I use a different one for broccoli-cauliflower that has cheese in it as well.)
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I added a few raisins – great both ways. YUMMM Looks like it makes a ton, but goes fast.
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We really liked this. Used reg. Mayo for Creamy Dressing and it reminded me of the Broccoli Salad my grandmother made. Served the Sunflower Seeds on the side to they wouldn’t get soggy. Hubby thinks we should try Ranch next time. Thanks for sharing.
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Delicious! I chopped everything in the food processor, even the bacon. I had to substitute rice vinegar for the wine vinegar since I didn’t have any and it was still delicious. I used Marzetti’s Original Slaw dressing. Will be making this again! ETA-Don’t omit the bacon! Even though it’s tempting to do so to make it healthier, the bacon adds a great flavor. I did cut it by half and made the bits really small and it was still really good. And add about a cup of golden raisins. YUM! This is my new favorite salad!
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This recipe was very surprising to me! I followed the recipe exactly (with the exception of using sweet yellow onion instead of red) and liked it a lot, but will probably make a couple of changes next time. I felt the onion was a little overpowering (possibly due to me using a yellow onion) and will cut back a little. I will also probably blanch the vegetables very briefly, and cut back on the dressing a bit (I tasted the dressing more than the actual vegetables.)
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Love this salad! I always/only ever use Helmanns Mayo. Perfect side dish for summer!
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Awesome.
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Awesome!!!!
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This is one of my family’s favorites. We add raisins to it as well and it is just delish!
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Tried and true, sure to please! I recommend adding 1/2 cup craisens (great sweetness) and for the “creamy salad dressing” my favorite mix is 1/2 cup Hellman’s Mayo & 1/2 cup Miracle Whip. MAJOR crowd pleaser!
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This was great! I used Caesar dressing and mayo and it was the perfect savory sweet combination.
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Good. I used Trader Joe’s Poppy Seed dressing – sparingly. And also added some feta cheese.
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I have been making this salad for years, yum, yum, YUMMY. Since I don’t eat bacon, I substitute in Turkey Bacon!
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Great flavor and a good way to get your veggies! I used Low Fat Miracle Whip and it turned out well. Thanks for the tasty recipe!
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DELISH!!!!
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This is delicious! I always add raisins and craisins too, and even use pecans instead of sunflower seeds. It is one of our favorites!
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Fantastic recipe…easy and had all the ingredients on hand. What a wonderful way to serve veggies, even the kids had seconds of this one! This will be a real keeper especially for ‘pot luck’ parties. I did use bacon bits rather than real bacon and it worked out just fine – sunflower seeds gave it a ‘nutty’ flavor that impressed everyone. Thanks for sharing.
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This made a lot of salad. I used one head of cauliflower and a head of broccoli, like the recipe, but it made a lot more than I expected. I needed to chop them up more than I did. I also had to make a half a cup more of salad dressing. I used ranch to make the dressing. So, all in all, it tasted delicious, but be ready for a lot of salad and chop it up smaller and make more dressing. But, its good stuff!
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I left the onion out and added celery, walnut, pecan, apple and carrot all chopped. My church family and my family loved this dish. You cn eat it as a meal or as a side salad. Awesome…..We Call it Church Salad
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This is a family favorite. The only change I make is to add our favorite blend of shredded cheese – about 1 cup or so. It is sooo good!
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Added Craisins – very good!
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I thought it was super good, and so did my guests. My 4-year old daughter likes her veggies unadorned, and wasn’t a fan. I made it just as written.
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Favorite by all in our house! I make it all the time! Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.
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My son doesn’t like mayo so I used light cesar dressing with 1/2 the sugar and I only had red wine vinegar. It was still good and the family ate it up!!
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I made this exact only leaving out the sugar and adding some fresh ground pepper. Next time, I think I’d use half mayo/half sour cream and add in some fresh minced garlic. Other than that, it was good.
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A really good low calorie option especially if you use Greek yogurt and low fat sour cream. My taste requires a little more flavor though. Great recipe overall though!
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This is so good and is easy in that it tastes even better if made a day ahead. I used very large heads of cauliflower and broccoli, and substituted craisins for the seeds. Made 50% more of the mayo dressing, so it was nice and creamy, and left everything else the same. Don’t leave out the bacon; it makes the salad. I brought it to a party and had two of the 6 women give me their email addresses so they could get the recipe. It was the only dish brought to the gathering that was completely devoured. Highly recommend.
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Husband kept saying how much he loved this recipe. The 5 stars is based on how the recipe is written, but I now make it with about 1/8 cup of honey instead of sugar and a creamy cucumber vinaigrette dressing to cut the sugar and some of the fat. Nobody notices the difference.
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Excellent salad! Followed recipe exactly and did not change any ingredients. It is a keeper for us! Would make a beautiful salad for Christmas.
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From the first time I made this, I have constantly had requests for the recipe or to make it again at other functions. I didn’t change a thing about the recipe except add raisins.
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My wife always makess this salad when there will be ladies attending. They says it fills you up not out. She omits the sugar & vinegar. Makes her dressing of Miricle Whip Light & milk. Or uses a ranch style dressing. She will make it the night before sometimes. Great as a leftover. She serves at Christmas adding red pepper to round out the holiday colors.
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I could not stop eating this dish, I loved it so much! This is a great base recipe because you can tailor it to your tastes and it will come out wonderful every time!
I didn’t have all the exact ingredients, so I made some substitutions and I also added some ingredients. I made a cole-slaw dressing instead (light mayo, milk, sugar, red wine vinegar); I only had dried, chopped onions and onion powder; the bacon I had was “maple” flavored which added a great richness and sweetness to the flavor; I added honey-roasted almond slices and plumped raisins (just soak them in super hot tap water for 3-5 mins); also, I only had the frozen broccoli and cauliflower, so I steamed them first to get them soft, then chilled the whole dish. Lastly, we were curious about how the dish would taste warm so we heated up the last couple bites and it was even better! I’m making it hot next time, I can’t wait!
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I have been making a version of this salad for several years. Always a crowd pleaser!
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I used 3 C each of broccoli and cauliflower, only 1/2 C seeds and then used 1/2 Mayo w/Olive Oil and 2 packs of Splenda mixed with 1 T balsamic vinegar. For the bacon I used 4 T real bacon bits. It was an awesome recipe….Thanks!
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Excellent salad! I omitted the sunflower seed because I did not have them on hand. I took another reviewers suggestion and sprinkled in curry powder for some amazing flavor kick! I also put in a dash of garlic salt and black pepper to counter the sweet dressing. Will definitely make this again!
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Way too much dressing. The vegetables were drowned in it.
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I always use this recipe. It’s a great summer salad. I recently made it for our branding and everyone loved it! This time I added a little bit of horseradish to the dressing and chopped up some green onion and red pepper that were just hanging out in my fridge. I used balsamic vinegar as I didn’t have any white on hand. The color is different but the flavor was great! Usually I don’t change a thing with this recipe. It’s tasty the way it is.
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Very very good! Thanks for a great recipe.
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