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Home » Easy Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad in Creamy Dressing

Easy Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad in Creamy Dressing

By Kim Hardesty

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Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad tossed in a creamy dressing of yogurt and mayonnaise. This easy recipe is perfect for gatherings and low carb friends.

Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is an easy low carb side dish.

The first time I had a raw broccoli salad was at my bridal shower over 20 years ago. My mother’s recipe for broccoli salad had bacon and cranberries. Yum. It’s been my family’s go-to summer salad ever since. But it’s nice to change things up once in awhile. This Amish broccoli cauliflower salad does it for me. It’s especially a hit with the cheese lovers in the family!

I have a recipe for low carb broccoli salad with bacon on the blog. I love it because it’s so easy to customize. I add nuts and seeds by whim and sometimes add a few raisins or unsweetened cranberries. A little sesame oil adds a pleasant sweet flavor.

Ingredients for Amish broccoli cauliflower salad in a clear glass bowl: broccoli florets, cauliflower, red bell pepper, purple onion, cheddar cheese and bacon.

What I really like about this Amish broccoli cauliflower salad recipe is the cheese. Using sharp cheddar cheese adds a nice tang and texture to the salad.

Some recipes for Amish cauliflower salad call for grated cheddar cheese, but I like it cubed. I admit it’s purely based on aesthetics. The grated cheese mixes well, but the salad becomes a creamy indiscernible mess. Cubing the cheese adds another visible layer of texture.

This recipe, too, is easy to customize. Try replacing the cheddar cheese with Parmesan or any other favorite. Add seeds or nuts – sunflower seeds would be great. Try using a colored variety of cauliflower for fun.

Amish broccoli cauliflower in a creamy dressing in a clear glass bowl.

And who doesn’t like a cool creamy dressing? Many recipes for Amish broccoli salad call for a combination of mayonnaise and sour cream. I opted to use mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Use either – they’re both great.

The salad keeps well in the fridge and is a great for family gatherings or a pot-luck. I make sure to bring low carb sides or sugar-free desserts to any gatherings so that I have a few on-plan options.

Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is 3 net carbs per cup.

Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad tossed in a creamy dressing of yogurt and mayonnaise. This easy recipe is perfect for gatherings and low carb friends.
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 7
Calories: 324kcal

Ingredients

Salad

  • 8 oz broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 oz red bell pepper (1/2 of a pepper), small dice
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/3 pound bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp purple onion (or green onion)

Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (or full-fat Greek yogurt)
  • 2 tbsp low carb powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Preparation

  • Dice bacon and cook it in a frying pan over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain. (If serving the salad the next day, store separately.) 
  • Meanwhile, wash and chop the vegetables and place into a large bowl. If serving the salad the next day, cover and refrigerate.
  • Mix the ingredients for the dressing in a medium bowl and taste to adjust the seasoning. Cover and refrigerate if not using right away.

Assemble

  • Toss the salad ingredients with the broccoli then stir in the dressing. (I use less dressing than the recipe makes - as shown in the photos, but you may want to use it all.) Serve. 
  • Refrigerate any leftovers up to 5 days. Makes 7 cups at 1 cup per serving.

Notes

*Use regular sugar if not following a low carb or sugar free diet. 
Nutrition Facts
Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Sodium 321mg14%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 7g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Sodium: 321mg | Fiber: 2g

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About Kim Hardesty

Kim HardestyKim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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  1. AvatarTrisha Czyson

    August 18, 2019 at 10:56 am

    Love, love this recipe. I used the sour cream along with the mayo. I also like that you used fresh lemon juice. I always use lemon juice when making my cole slaw. Love the bright flavor of lemon. I also added some fresh garlic.

    Reply
  2. AvatarNai

    June 17, 2019 at 9:58 am

    This was pretty good, I love all the crunchiness. I added some salt, maybe a teaspoon since this made 2 very huge bowls worth for us and I made a homemade chipotle avocado oil sour cream/mayo combo sauce, so adding flavor to the mayo can be fun. It was quite tasty!

    Reply
    • KimKim

      June 17, 2019 at 10:01 am

      Nai, I love that you used your own chipotle dressing. That sounds amazing! -Kim

      Reply
  3. AvatarBeth Mack

    June 9, 2019 at 1:15 pm

    This was great!! Everyone loved it and was asked for the recipe many times..not bad for a veggie dish! Thank you for recipe.

    Reply
    • KimKim

      June 9, 2019 at 7:08 pm

      Beth, I’m thrilled! Have a nice evening. -Kim

      Reply
  4. AvatarPat

    January 22, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    I substituted sun dried tomatoes for the peppers (I didn’t have any and we were snowed in). I added a handful of golden raisins. And I used the entire broccoli stalk, after peeling away the fibrous part. It was delicious! Thank you

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    • KimKim

      January 23, 2019 at 7:37 am

      Wow! That sounds so good, Pat. I love how you made this your own with what you had on hand. Thanks for sharing. -Kim

      Reply
  5. AvatarKelly

    December 12, 2018 at 5:55 am

    Yet again another winner! I was looking for a recipe that is similar to a broccoli salad dish I used to get for lunch at a pizza place near where I used to work. This one fits the bill and then some. This will be in my recipe rotation for sure – thank you again for your wonderful recipes and website!

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    • KimKim

      December 12, 2018 at 8:20 am

      Kelly, I’m thrilled you like the recipe. While I like the traditional broccoli salad recipe (my mother always put raisins or cranberries in it), the cheese makes this recipe extra fun. Have a fantastic week. -Kim

      Reply
  6. AvatarJoanne Tenhoeve

    August 17, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    This was the best salad I’ve had in a very long time! Husband requested again for the next nights dinner!

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  7. AvatarKathy

    June 28, 2018 at 4:46 pm

    Yum! Another winning recipe. This is perfect for summer. Everyone loved it. I made it according to directions, but added an additional tablespoon of lemon juice to thin the dressing a little. I also used grated cheese because that’s what I had on hand. Thank you!

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    • KimKim

      June 28, 2018 at 8:36 pm

      Great, Kathy. I’m so happy everyone loved it. Shredded cheese is fun, too. -Kim

      Reply
  8. AvatarMom

    June 27, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Is the serving size one cup?

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    • KimKim

      July 6, 2018 at 10:39 am

      Yes, Mom, the serving size is 1 cup. It’s listed at the bottom of the recipe under “assembly”. Enjoy -Kim

      Reply
  9. AvatarChelsea

    December 22, 2017 at 10:09 am

    If I’m preparing this to serve the next day, is it ok to mix dressing with veggies or should I wait until next day?

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    • KimKim

      December 22, 2017 at 3:06 pm

      Hi Chelsea, mix just before serving for best taste and texture. You can mix the dressing before and keep it seperate. -Kim

      Reply
  10. AvatarEmme

    November 23, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    Looks delicious! The article doesn’t repeat Amish broccoli cauliflower salad enough, IMO.

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    • KimKim

      November 24, 2017 at 5:50 am

      Emme, I’ll see if I can work the words in one more time! Lol. Sometimes that just happens. I’ll take a look. I’m happy you liked the recipe. -Kim

      Reply
  11. AvatarJamet

    October 21, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    I just made this and it is delicious! I added some swiss cheese because I had it. And some slivered almonds. Thank you

    Reply
    • KimKim

      October 21, 2017 at 12:06 pm

      I love this recipe, Janet. I’m glad you like it, too. Swiss cheese sounds like a nice addition. Have a great weekend. -Kim

      Reply
  12. AvatarRITA V RYAN

    July 10, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    I WOULD LOVE TO GET MORE LO CARB VEGS

    Reply
  13. AvatarNancyE

    June 7, 2017 at 7:50 pm

    Such a delicious salad! Worth making!

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    • KimKim

      June 7, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      I’m glad you liked it, Nancy. -Kim

      Reply
  14. AvatarAnita

    May 29, 2017 at 8:10 am

    This is absolutely delicious and the sharp cheese adds wonderful flavour. We loved it. I’m going to make it for summer potlucks,

    Reply
    • KimKim

      May 29, 2017 at 9:18 am

      Thanks so much Anita for bringing this comment over from Facebook. I’m glad you liked the recipe. Enjoy your week! ?

      Reply

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