Broccoli Cauliflower Cranberry Salad with Bacon
This easy, make-ahead Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Cranberry Salad with Bacon is the perfect low-carb holiday side dish. It pairs well with almost any entree and is also ideal as a stand alone salad.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 393kcal
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets coarsely chopped into small bite-size pieces (about 3 stalks)
- 2 cups cauliflower coarsely chopped into small bite-size pieces (about ½ head)
- 1 cup dried cranberries I used Craisins
- ½ cup chopped roasted pecans
- 3 tablespoons finely minced red onion
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Salad Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Salad Directions
- To make the salad, add the broccoli, cauliflower, dried cranberries, red onion, roasted pecans and bacon to a large bowl. Toss to combine and set aside.
Salad Dressing Directions
- Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.
Assembly
- Pour about half of the dressing over the salad and toss again to combine. For the best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to one hour before serving, or if making it ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
Notes
To ensure a crunchy texture, wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli and cauliflower before using them in this healthy broccoli cauliflower salad recipe.
Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into very small bite-sized, uniform pieces.
Crisp bacon adds the perfect crunch and smoky flavor. I like to cook it in the microwave or bake it in the oven. However, you can also use purchased crumbled real bacon bits instead.
If your picky eaters don't like onions, leave them out.
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 452mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
