Best 7 Potluck Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipes

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Potluck broccoli cauliflower salad is a classic dish that is both healthy and delicious. It is a perfect side dish for any gathering, and can easily be tailored to meet the dietary needs of your guests. This versatile salad can be made with a variety of ingredients, including fresh or frozen broccoli and cauliflower, carrots, celery, red onion, and a dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and vinegar. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing salad or a more substantial dish, there is a potluck broccoli cauliflower salad recipe out there to suit your taste.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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This is a favorite at salad suppers, I serve the dressing on the side for these suppers.

Provided by Colleen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
2 cups hard-cooked eggs, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, eggs, cheese and bacon.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 177 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 452.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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This salad has been a family-favorite for years. Even people who don't typically like salad are surprised by how much they enjoy this dish. This is a real winner at potlucks and other large gatherings, as it makes quite a lot of salad.

Provided by SFORD1024

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound bacon
2 cups mayonnaise
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon dried basil
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 large head lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups seasoned croutons
1 cup sliced water chestnuts

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar, and basil together in a large bowl until smooth. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion to mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate salad until chilled and flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.
  • Crumble bacon. Mix bacon, lettuce, croutons, and water chestnuts into salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 383.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Broccoli cauliflower salad is loaded with flavor. This salad is full of sweet, salty and tangy flavors. This salad is super easy and quick to make and is perfect for a side dish, light meal, picnic or potluck.

Provided by Kimber

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

.75 lbs Broccoli florets (cut into bite sized pieces)
.75 lbs cauliflower florets (cut into bite sized pieces)
1/4 cup Red onion
1/4 cup Craisins
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Sugar (optional)
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup crumbled bacon

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, add the broccoli, cauliflower, onion, craisins and dressing and toss to coat.
  • Add the sunflower seeds and bacon and toss again gently to distribute.
  • Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 418 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POTLUCK BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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For a crunchy side dish, why not try this salad? With crisp vegetables and crumbled bacon, this salad's a popular one at fund-raiser dinners.-Janet Les, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 100 (1/2-cup) servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 pounds broccoli, cut into florets
5 pounds cauliflower, cut into florets
1-2/3 cups thinly sliced green onions
6 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
2-1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/2 pounds cheddar cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower and onions. Combine mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar; pour over vegetables 1 hour before serving. Chill. Just before serving, add bacon and cheese; toss.

Nutrition Facts :

IRENE'S BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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We had a potluck at work and I tasted this incredible salad. The ingredients blend so well together it's a party on your tongue. This is my favorite salad. This recipe was shared with me by Irene, my coworker. Salad needs to be chilled which is included in cook time.

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 4h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup of finely chopped broccoli, floweretes
1 cup of finely chopped cauliflower floret
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
7 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup white raisins or 1/2 cup craisins
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons white cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Aunt Jane's Krazy Mixed Up Salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix salad ingredients together.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together.
  • Pour dressing over salad ingredients and place in a sealed container.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

FESTIVE BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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I came up with this recipe when unexpected company arrived and I didn't have enough lettuce and tomatoes on hand to make a traditional salad. Everyone enjoyed it so much that it became a regular at our table. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 14 servings (2/3 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
3 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 medium green pepper, julienned
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup small pitted ripe olives, halved
1/2 cup cubed sharp cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, salad dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and dill. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD



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Make and share this Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 17m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets and blanched
1 medium broccoli, cut into florets and blanched
1 medium vidalia onion, chopped
1 cup grated old cheddar cheese (or try feta?)
1/2 cup bacon bits (or veggie bacon bits)
1 cup Miracle Whip (try using reduced fat)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Toss veggies, cheese and bacon bits in bowl.
  • Mix dressing and mustard.
  • Pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • *To blanch veggies, plunge into boiling water briefly (2 minutes), then into cold water to stop the cooking process.).

Tips:

  • For the broccoli and cauliflower: Cut them into bite-sized florets. If you want to save time, you can use a food processor fitted with the grating blade to quickly and easily grate the broccoli and cauliflower.
  • For the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
  • For the salad: Combine the broccoli, cauliflower, cranberries, almonds, and dressing in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill for later.
  • For variations: You can add other vegetables to this salad, such as shredded carrots, snap peas, or red cabbage. You can also add different nuts, such as walnuts or pecans. If you want a more savory salad, you can add crumbled bacon or shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

This potluck broccoli cauliflower salad is a healthy and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its colorful vegetables, crunchy almonds, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or gathering.

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