Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Dreamer in Ontario's Note:

From What's Cooking by Kraft and submitted by a reader

• Total Time: 17 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 1 medium head cauliflower , cut into florets and blanched
• 1 medium broccoli , cut into florets and blanched
• 1 medium vidalia onion , chopped
• 1 cup grated old cheddar cheese (or try feta?)
• ½ cup bacon bit (or veggie bacon bits)
• 1 cup Miracle Whip (try using reduced fat)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions:

1. Toss veggies, cheese and bacon bits in bowl.
2. Mix dressing and mustard.
3. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. *To blanch veggies, plunge into boiling water briefly (2 minutes), then into cold water to stop the cooking process.).

Reviews

[cookin mimi]

I like every thing about this recipe except the texture of the veggies after being blanched. The flavors are really good together. I will try it again with raw veggies. Thanks for posting.

[Caroline Cooks]

This is soooo delicious, D. Added more veggies ((green, red peppers, yellow squash, capers), since I had them from another recipe--(didn't blanch, tho); followed the recipe otherwise. Lots of crunchiness--love it! Great summer-time salad!

[Brooke the Cook in WI]

Simple salad that's easy to whip up and very economical too! I used cheddar cheese shreds, some leftover bacon and Miracle Whip Light. I was glad that I blanched the veggies - I think that is a very good idea as it softens the broccoli and cauliflower just a tiny bit, thanks for including the instructions on how to do it. Made for Zaar Stars tag game.