Amish Broccoli Salad
Smothered in a sweet creamy dressing that can’t be beat, Amish Broccoli Salad is created with broccoli, cauliflower, bacon, onion, and cheese. It is the perfect side dish to complement a barbeque, family picnic, bridal shower, or church potluck.
Equipment
- 1 skillet
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ pound bacon, chopped and cooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds, optional
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet on medium-high heat, sauté the chopped bacon until crispy.
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, greek yogurt, sugar, and salt.
- Add the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, sunflower seeds, shredded cheese, and bacon to the salad dressing mixture.
- Chill for 1 hour and serve.
Notes
Add-Ins for Amish Broccoli Salad
- Grapes– Red or green grapes would add a delicious sweet and crunchy explosion of flavor to the salad.
- Raisins– If you like raisins, they would add a sweet chewy flavor and texture. Golden raisins could also be used to add flavor and color.
- Dried Cranberries– Like raisins, many people enjoy this ingredient in salad dishes. Unsweetened cranberries give some chew to this crispy salad.