This easy recipe for Amish broccoli salad combines chopped broccoli, chopped cauliflower, diced red onion, sunflower seeds, and raisins combined with a creamy dressing all topped with crispy bacon bits.
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As summer salad season approaches, a traditional Amish broccoli cauliflower salad recipe is a great way to enjoy chopped fresh broccoli florets and cauliflower florets at the peak of their freshness and flavors.
If you love broccoli you will want to read my guide on how to cook broccoli, try the Asian broccoli side dish and my chicken broccoli rice casserole.
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
Not a fan of broccoli? No problem! Switch out the broccoli for cauliflower! Out of Cauliflower? No worries! Make the recipe with all broccoli florets.
The mayonnaise can be swapped out for Miracle whip.
I have seen some recipes that will leave out the sour cream and substitute in greek yogurt. There are so many variations of this delicious salad recipe.
I use golden raisins in this recipe but regular dark raisins could also be used. Or leave them out! The choice is up to you.
This recipe calls for white vinegar but I know some Amish cooks will use apple cider vinegar. Both are delicious. Use what speaks to your heart.
Other delicious additions to this perfect summer salad side dish could be pumpkin seeds in place of the sunflower seeds, diced red or green bell pepper, a few green onions, finely sliced, or switch out the raisins for unsweetened dried cranberries.
2. While the bacon is cooking, chop the raw broccoli, head of cauliflower, finely dice the onion and break the sharp cheddar cheese into small pieces.
3. Add all the raw salad ingredients to a big bowl.
4. In a separate bowl combine the sugar, salt, vinegar and then whisk in the mayo and the sour cream.
5. Add the bacon fat to the dressing, if using.
6. Add the cooked bacon to the salad and toss to combine.
7. Pour all the dressing over the broccoli salad, stir to combine and make sure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
To make the creamy dressing for your Amish broccoli salad extra flavorful, add 2 Tablespoons of liquid bacon grease to the dressing. Be sure to incorporate it well before pouring the dressing over the rest of the broccoli salad.
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