Ingredients
🥄 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
🥄 1 cup fresh cauliflower florets, finely chopped
🥄 ½ cup red onion, finely diced
🥄 ½ cup shredded carrots
🥄 ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
🥄 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
🥄 ⅓ cup sunflower seeds or sliced almonds
Instructions
👨🍳 Finely chop the broccoli and cauliflower florets and set them aside. Dice the red onion and shred the carrots.
👨🍳 In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, and shredded carrots.
👨🍳 Add the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese, and toss everything together.
👨🍳 Prepare a creamy dressing using mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or a dairy-free alternative, and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
👨🍳 Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
👨🍳 Sprinkle the sunflower seeds or sliced almonds on top.
👨🍳 Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh but can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15