VEGETARIAN BODACIOUS BROCCOLI SALAD

Vegetarian Bodacious Broccoli Salad image

Chopped broccoli, crumbled veggie bacon, lots of grated cheese, and red onion are doused with a lovely red wine vinegar and mayonnaise dressing.

Provided by EMIAUKEA

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 vegetarian bacon strips
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 small head cauliflower, chopped
1 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ large red onion, chopped
⅓ cup light mayonnaise
⅓ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain fat and crumble bacon.
Mix broccoli, cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, onion, and crumbled bacon together in a large bowl.
Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, red wine vinegar, sugar, ground black pepper, salt, and lemon juice in a bowl until thick and creamy. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 422.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g