Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
A creamy broccoli cauliflower salad made with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, red bell pepper, bacon, and a simple lemon-herb dressing. This quick, no-cook salad comes together in minutes and is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or everyday meals.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
- 2½ cups broccoli florets cut into small pieces (approx. 6.5 oz)
- 2½ cups cauliflower florets cut into small pieces (approx. 10.5 oz)
- 1 cup red bell pepper cut into coarse pieces (approximately 1 large pepper)
- ⅓ cup cooked bacon bits
Creamy Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, red bell pepper, and bacon bits. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh thyme, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to develop further before serving.
Notes
This broccoli cauliflower salad is naturally gluten free. To ensure it remains gluten free, verify that the mayonnaise, bacon bits, and seasonings used are certified gluten free and free from cross-contamination.