Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Amish Broccoli Salad with Cauliflower, Turkey Bacon & Raisins, a delightful dish that beautifully balances crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing. This salad is perfect for potlucks, casual family dinners, or as a refreshing light lunch. Featuring fresh broccoli and cauliflower complemented by crispy turkey bacon and sweet raisins, this dish offers a satisfying mix of textures and tastes that everyone will adore. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be made in advance for added convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 4 cups chopped cauliflower
- 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/3 cup salted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crumbled cheese (such as sharp cheddar)
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crisp; set aside.
- Chop broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces, dice the red onion, and crumble the cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, onions, raisins, and sunflower seeds.
- For the dressing, whisk together sugar and salt with vinegar, then blend in mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the cooked turkey bacon to the salad mixture.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill in an airtight container in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg