Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad

5 from 1 vote

Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad is the most delicious salad with fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, juicy grapes, red onion, toasted pecans, and thick-cut bacon tossed in a creamy poppyseed dressing. It's the perfect side dish for family gatherings, picnics, and BBQs.

Prep Time20

Cook Time8

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 cup halved red grapes
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ pound thick cut bacon

Poppyseed Dressing

½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon poppyseeds

Instructions

To toast the pecans, warm a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pecans and stir for 2-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly toasted.
Cut bacon into ½ inch pieces. Place in a hot skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Fry and stir until golden brown and crispy. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate. Store in the refrigerator until it's time to serve the salad.
Whisk the poppyseed dressing ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add the broccoli, cauliflower, grapes, and red onion. Stir to coat the salad in the dressing. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Toss in the bacon and chopped pecans right before serving.

Notes

Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces to make it easier to eat.

Let the salad sit for 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Add the bacon and nuts right before serving to keep them from getting soggy.

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