Best Homemade Sweet Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Looking for the perfect side dish that’s fresh, crunchy, creamy, and just a little sweet? This homemade sweet broccoli cauliflower salad is a true crowd-pleaser. It’s one of those dishes that disappears fast at potlucks, family BBQs, or even weekday dinners. The combination of crisp veggies, sweet-and-tangy dressing, and savory add-ins hits every note. Best of all? It’s easy to make ahead and even tastier the next day.
Whether you’re trying to sneak more veggies into your meals or just love a good cold salad with some crunch, this one’s for you.
🥦 Why You’ll Love This Salad
Perfect balance of flavors – sweet, salty, tangy, and creamy
Make-ahead friendly – tastes even better after chilling
No cooking required – just chop, mix, and chill
Customizable – easy to adapt with add-ins or substitutions
This salad is like a fresher, lighter cousin of coleslaw—crunchy, colorful, and satisfying.
🛒 Ingredients
For the salad:
3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
3 cups fresh cauliflower florets, chopped small
½ cup red onion, finely diced
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
⅓ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds (optional)
½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
For the sweet dressing:
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep the vegetables:
Wash and dry the broccoli and cauliflower. Chop into bite-sized florets. Dice the red onion finely.
Mix the salad base:
In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, cheese, bacon, seeds, and raisins or cranberries.
Make the dressing:
In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Toss it all together:
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chill (if you can wait):
For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. It lets the flavors meld and the veggies slightly soften while staying crisp.
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