Description
This Delicious Amish Broccoli Salad is a creamy, crunchy classic made with fresh broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a lightly sweet dressing. It’s an easy side dish perfect for potlucks, holidays, and everyday meals, offering bold flavor with minimal prep.
Ingredients
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon chopped
1/3 cup red onion finely diced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Wash and dry the broccoli and cauliflower, then cut into bite-sized florets
2. Finely dice the red onion
3. Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth
4. Combine vegetables, cheese, and bacon in a large bowl
5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving
7. Stir and adjust seasoning if needed before serving
Notes
Dry vegetables thoroughly to keep the dressing creamy
Flavor improves after chilling, making this ideal for make-ahead meals
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg