Holiday Broccoli And Cauliflower Salad Recipes

FESTIVE BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Wash and trim broccoli and cauliflower. Cut each into small bite-sized pieces and place into a large heat-proof bowl.
• Wash and cut the red and green pepper into small pieces, almost mincing. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, stir together all of the dressing ingredients (white wine, white wine vinegar, water, olive oil, garlic, sugar, ginger root, salt and pepper). Bring to a boil, stirring, and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the cauliflower and broccoli; toss to coat well. Stir often until cooled to room temperature. Then add in the peppers and parsley.
• Cover and refrigerate at least for a few hours or overnight, tossing often.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with a slotted spoon.

FESTIVE BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, salad dressing, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and dill. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, sprinkle with sunflower kernels.

HOLIDAY BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium glass salad bowl combine the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets with red onion slices (if using) cubed cheese, crumbled bacon and dried cranberries or raisins.
• For the dressing; (add in dressing just before serving) in a bowl whisk the mayonnaise with sugar and wine vinegar together until smooth, season with black pepper.
• Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad; toss to combine with the vegetables.
• Sprinkle the top with sliced almonds, then place the egg slices around the bowl.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, onion and raisins; refrigerate several hours or overnight. Just before serving, combine broccoli, cauliflower, water chestnuts, bacon and almonds in a large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat.