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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon

Published: Apr 8, 2022 by Mindee · This post contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Toss your fresh broccoli and cauliflower with bacon, ranch and more! Top with cashews for an irresistible nutty flavor that will keep people coming back for more for this salad that's ready in 15 minutes with just 6 ingredients.

Close up of the broccoli, cauliflower, bacon and cashews in this salad.
Crunchy broccoli cauliflower salad in a creamy ranch dressing and speckled with bacon and cashew!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

  • Simple ingredients that make the perfect combination of flavor that everyone loves!
  • This delicious salad makes the perfect side dish for family gatherings or summer barbecues!
  • This is a low carb broccoli cauliflower salad or a keto salad.
  • PS...if you're looking for that broccoli salad with red onion, cheddar cheese and creamy dressing click here for that Tangy Broccoli Salad Recipe.

Ingredient Notes

  • Ranch Dressing - I never use pre-bottled dressing. For best results, use the Hidden Valley ranch mix that calls for milk instead of buttermilk.
  • Bacon - You can use the pre-packaged crispy bacon pieces too. Cooked turkey bacon cut into small pieces may be substituted for the bacon.
  • Broccoli - Fresh, raw broccoli florets.
  • Cauliflower - Fresh, raw cauliflower florets.
  • Cashews - I use roasted and lightly salted cashews. You don't want to leave these out. They add great flavor and a nice crunch!
Ingredients for this broccoli cauliflower salad.
The handful of salad ingredients you'll need for this broccoli cauliflower salad recipe!

Step by Step Instructions

  • Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into bite size pieces.
  • Slice up the green onions.
  • Crisp and crumble the bacon or use a pre-packed bacon pieces.
  • Combine broccoli, cauliflower, green onions and cooked bacon together in a large bowl. Toss to mix.
  • Mix in the ranch dressing.
  • Store in an airtight container until serving.
  • Top with the cashew pieces right before serving so they don't get soggy.
Steps to mix this salad.
Toss the raw veggies with the ranch and top with cashews!

Recipe FAQs and Expert Tips

How far ahead of time can I make this salad?

You can make this easy salad several hours ahead of time. Just leave the cashews until right before serving so they don't get soggy.

What can I serve this salad with?

How about Grilled Steak with Garlic Basil Sauce or Grilled Tenderloin!

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  • Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
  • Fluffy Lemon Jello Salad
  • Classic Frog Eye Salad
  • Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad
  • Brussel Sprout Slaw

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Close up of this broccoli ranch cashew salad.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Bacon Recipe

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Author: Mindee
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossing
  • Cuisine: American
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Toss your fresh broccoli and cauliflower with bacon, ranch and more!  Top with cashews for an irresistible nutty flavor that will keep people coming back for more for this salad that's ready in 15 minutes with just 6 ingredients.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 cups heaping bite size Broccoli pieces
  • 4 cups heaping bite size Cauliflower pieces
  • 4 Green Onions (thinly sliced)
  • ½ lb Bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing *see note at end
  • 5 oz can Cashew halves and pieces

Instructions

  1. Cut up the broccoli and cauliflower into bite sized pieces.
  2. Slice up the green onions.
  3. Cook and crumble the bacon.
  4. Toss the broccoli, cauliflower, green onions, and bacon with the ranch dressing.
  5. Toss in the cashew right before serving so they don't get soggy.

Notes

  • I NEVER use pre-bottled ranch dressing. I use the Hidden Valley Ranch dry mix that you add milk not buttermilk to.

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  1. Marianne

    July 01, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Took this to a family party and everyone loved it!!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Nichole

    August 10, 2017 at 5:02 pm

    Just saw this on Pinterest and had to save it! I'm loving the flavor combo and can't wait to try this recipe!

    ★★★★★

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