Best 2 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Dressing Recipes

Broccoli cauliflower salad is a refreshing and crunchy dish that is perfect for a summer potluck or barbecue. A homemade dressing brings the broccoli and cauliflower together, along with other vegetables, nuts, and seeds, to create a salad that is both flavorful and nutritious. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a delicious and healthy broccoli cauliflower salad dressing that will be sure to please everyone at your next gathering.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI, OLIVE SALAD WITH A PARMESAN DRESSING

Cauliflower, Broccoli, Olive Salad With a Parmesan Dressing image

A nice salad for company or for any night of the week. Lightly blanched broccoli and cauliflower (still warm), tossed with olives, onions, a creamy Parmesan dressing and topped with crisp bacon. If you want, blanch the broccoli and cauliflower ahead of time and keep in a ziplock container or bag until you are ready to serve. If you want to serve it warm, just reheat in the microwave. I also do the bacon ahead and just keep in a small ziplock bag or container. This is a great salad that you can do ahead. Then just toss and serve. And any leftover dressing is great over vegetables, chicken or just as a standby salad dressing.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 Salad size servings, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups broccoli, cut in bite size pieces
2 1/2 cups cauliflower, cut in bite size pieces
1 medium onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced
1 small fennel bulb, cut in half and thin sliced
1 cup kalamata olive, cut in half (I prefer kalamata, but black will work just fine, I wouldn't suggest green olives)
6 slices bacon, diced and sauteed until crisp
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon minced garlic (more if you want, according to your taste)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
salt
pepper
parmesan cheese, fresh grated

Steps:

Dressing -- In a small bowl, mix the milk, mayo, parmesan, lemon juice, worcestershire, parsley, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready for use.
Bacon -- In a small sauce pan over medium heat, saute the bacon until crispy and brown. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Keep for later.
Vegetables -- Bring a large pot of water to a medium rolling boil. Salt well. Add the broccoli and cook 3-4 minutes until slightly tender, not soft. We are just blanching them. Remove and immediately immerse to a bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes. You want to stop the cooking process and keep the bright green color. Remove after a minute or so and let drain on a paper towel lined plate.
Do the same for the cauliflower. Again, drain well.
Salad -- Now I prefer this salad room temperature or even warm, but you can easily serve this chilled. You can warm up the vegetables right in the microwave for just a minute or so, or you them as soon as they are blanched, or even just served them chilled. Either way, they are all equally as good.
Finish -- Just toss the broccoli, cauliflower, olives, fennel and onion in a medium size bowl, and mix to combine. Then add in a little dressing at a time until you reach the consistency you prefer. Some like it more creamy than others, so just add as much dressing as you like.
Serve -- Just garnish with the bacon and you can also add fresh grated parmesan if you want.
ENJOY!

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing image

A friend of mine made this salad for me on the weekend of our daughter's wedding, to help us out with meals. Thank you Debbie! Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, grated
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
12 mushrooms, sliced
1 small cauliflower, chopped
1 large head of broccoli, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped (optional)

Steps:

Put in a jar with tight fitting lid first 7 ingredients.
Shake well to combine and set aside.
In large bowl combine the chopped vegetables.
Pour dressing over top.
Toss well.
Leave for several hours or overnight mixing occasionally.
Drain and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.2, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 439.3, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 21.9, Protein 6

Tips:

For a creamy dressing, use full-fat Greek yogurt or sour cream.
For a tangy dressing, use buttermilk or vinegar.
Add some herbs, spices, or citrus zest to the dressing for extra flavor.
If the dressing is too thick, thin it out with some water or milk.
If the dressing is too thin, thicken it up with some mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
Serve the salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Broccoli cauliflower salad is a healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy dressing adds a delicious flavor to the salad, and the vegetables are packed with nutrients. This salad is also very versatile, and you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.