CREAMY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD W/POPPY SEED

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Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower salad w/poppy seed image

Got this recipe from a friend .. delish !! This is a great summer salad for holiday gatherings (cook outs) For healthy eating use Light or Fat Free ingredients.

Provided by Mary Lee

Categories     Other Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head broccoli (chopped )
1 head cauliflower (chopped)
1 c mayonnaise
1 c sour cream
1/2 c sugar .....use less per personal taste ( you can use 3-4 packets of sweetner in place of sugar)
2/3 c bacon bits or 6 slices fried and crumbled bacon ( fried/crumbled bacon is best)
2/3 c shredded cheddar cheese (you can add more or less .. your choice)
salt/pepper to taste
1 tsp poppy seed (optional)
few thin slices halved "red" onion (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, poppy seed, salt and pepper to make a creamy dressing. Add the dressing to the broccoli-cauliflower mix, stir/toss to evenly coat the vegetables. Stir in the bacon and the cheese. Chill in refrigerator for 3 - 4 hours .. Stir before serving.

Vikay And
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I love the crunch of the broccoli and cauliflower in this salad. The poppy seed dressing is also very flavorful.


Ellen Akaribo
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This salad is a great way to change up your usual salad routine. It's also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet.


Lefa France
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The poppy seed dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Islam Sarkar
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I love that this salad is so healthy and flavorful. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Izak Green
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover broccoli and cauliflower. It's also a great make-ahead dish, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Khadiija Hussein
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of broccoli and cauliflower, and the poppy seed dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


khali hegmam
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This is the best broccoli salad I've ever had! The dressing is so good, and the broccoli and cauliflower are nice and crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


Mwesiga Churchhill
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even the kids. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli and cauliflower are perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Faizan Arif
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very versatile - you can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some chopped bacon or crumbled blue cheese for extra flavor.


king agar
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5 stars! This salad is amazing! I made it exactly as the recipe says and it turned out perfectly. The broccoli and cauliflower were cooked perfectly and the dressing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Danielle Swopes
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I'm not usually a fan of broccoli salad, but this one is different! The cauliflower adds a nice twist and the poppy seed dressing is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Issah K
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The poppy seed dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


sarah kemunto
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This creamy broccoli and cauliflower salad with poppy seed dressing was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the sweetness of the broccoli and cauliflower contrasting nicely with the tangy poppy seed dressing. I would d