A nice crunch in this salad, real bacon bits, diced broccoli, cauliflower, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese and onion are tossed with a yummy, sweet, and tart dressing and chilled.
Be prepared to give this recipe to everyone when taking it to a covered dish gathering. It is the hit of the party at every gathering I’ve taken it to! It is very addicting! Enjoy!
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 5 slices bacon, or more to taste
- 1 head fresh broccoli, diced
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- ¼ red onion, chopped
- ½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Steps
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble.
- Stir broccoli, cauliflower, Cheddar cheese, and onion together in a large bowl.
- Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a separate bowl until sugar is dissolved; pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate salad for at least 30 minutes. Stir crumbled bacon into salad just before serving.
