Description
A vibrant and crunchy Broccoli Cauliflower Salad featuring fresh vegetables, crisp bacon bits, and a creamy, tangy dressing with thyme and lemon juice. This easy-to-make salad can be served fresh or chilled, making it a perfect healthy side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups broccoli florets (about 6.5 oz)
- 2 ½ cups cauliflower florets (about 10.5 oz)
- 1 cup red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (about 1 large pepper)
- â…“ cup cooked bacon bits
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, red bell pepper pieces, and cooked bacon bits to prepare the salad base.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
- Dress and Serve: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together thoroughly to coat evenly. Serve the salad immediately for a fresh crunch or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors meld beautifully.
Notes
- This salad can be served immediately or chilled to enhance flavor mingling.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon bits or substitute with smoked tempeh or vegan bacon.
- Mayonnaise can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Adjust the level of garlic powder and salt based on your taste preference.
- Adding toasted nuts or seeds can add an extra crunch if desired.
