CREAMY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD W/POPPY SEED

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Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower salad w/poppy seed image

Got this recipe from a friend .. delish !! This is a great summer salad for holiday gatherings (cook outs) For healthy eating use Light or Fat Free ingredients.

Provided by Mary Lee

Categories     Other Salads

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head broccoli (chopped )
1 head cauliflower (chopped)
1 c mayonnaise
1 c sour cream
1/2 c sugar .....use less per personal taste ( you can use 3-4 packets of sweetner in place of sugar)
2/3 c bacon bits or 6 slices fried and crumbled bacon ( fried/crumbled bacon is best)
2/3 c shredded cheddar cheese (you can add more or less .. your choice)
salt/pepper to taste
1 tsp poppy seed (optional)
few thin slices halved "red" onion (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, poppy seed, salt and pepper to make a creamy dressing. Add the dressing to the broccoli-cauliflower mix, stir/toss to evenly coat the vegetables. Stir in the bacon and the cheese. Chill in refrigerator for 3 - 4 hours .. Stir before serving.

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