Description
Amish Broccoli Salad with Cauliflower, Turkey Bacon & Raisins is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that perfectly balances fresh, crunchy vegetables with savory turkey bacon and sweet raisins. This salad is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures. With its creamy dressing bringing everything together, it’s not just a side dish but a meal enhancer. Quick to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this recipe guarantees satisfaction at any event.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 pound turkey bacon (chopped and cooked crisp)
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 3/4 cup raisins (golden preferred)
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds (salted)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a heavy bottom pan until crisp; reserve some fat if desired.
- Chop broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces; dice the onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables, sunflower seeds, and raisins.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, vinegar, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
- If using reserved turkey bacon fat, add it to the dressing mixture.
- Add cooked turkey bacon to the vegetable mixture and toss well.
- Pour dressing over the salad; stir until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg