Amish Broccoli Salad (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Salad
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½ pound diced bacon
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3 ½ cups chopped broccoli florets (raw, defrosted if frozen)
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3 ½ cups chopped cauliflower florets (raw, defrosted if frozen)
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½ cup chopped red onion
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ For the Salad Dressing
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1 cup mayonnaise
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¾ cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Line plate with paper towels and set aside.
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Place skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat. When pan is warm, add diced bacon. Fry until crispy, then transfer to the paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
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While bacon cools, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, white sugar, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Stir until fully incorporated. Adjust seasonings to taste.
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Add chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets to a large mixing bowl. Pour prepared dressing over vegetables and stir until florets are well coated.
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Add chopped red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked bacon to the bowl. Fold into the vegetable mixture until just incorporated.
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Serve salad immediately, or cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Helpful Notes:
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Make it Keto: Instead of sugar, use your favorite granulated sugar substitute, like Swerve. You can also omit the red onion to reduce carbs per serving.
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Make it Vegetarian: Omit the bacon completely, or use a vegan bacon alternative.
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Make it Vegan: Use vegan versions of bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.