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Amish Broccoli Salad

A classic Amish-style broccoli salad made with crisp broccoli and cauliflower, sharp cheddar, and a creamy sweet-tangy dressing. Perfect as a make-ahead side dish for potlucks and family meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 3 cups Broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cups Cauliflower florets cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small Red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 slices Smoked turkey bacon cooked and crumbled
Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tbsp White vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the broccoli and cauliflower, then cut them into small, bite-sized florets.
  2. Cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp, drain well, and crumble once cooled.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, cheddar cheese, and turkey bacon.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Notes

For a lighter version, replace half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. Vegetarian option: omit turkey bacon and use smoked mushrooms or roasted chickpeas.