This Amish Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad is a quick and easy side dish! It is perfect for parties, potlucks, or BBQs. It is sure to be a hit.
I am huge fan of Amish recipes. They are simple, family friendly, and usually easy to make. This Amish broccoli and cauliflower salad is an easy to make and versatile salad. It is great to bring to BBQs or potlucks too.
Need more inspiration for broccoli or cauliflower? Some of my other favorite broccoli and cauliflower recipes are this Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad and this Roasted Vegetable Casserole!
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💚 Why you’ll love this recipe
This is an easy old fashioned Amish recipe. It tastes great and is a quick and easy side dish idea.
🥦 Ingredients needed
For this recipe, you will need:
- Broccoli and cauliflower florets: I used a bag of florets from my grocery store that came pre-mixed. You will need about one head of each for this recipe if buying by the head. You can substitute more or less broccoli/cauliflower or use all broccoli or all cauliflower if desired.
- Bacon
- Mayonnaise: I recommend using a full fat mayo. I personally really like Duke’s mayonnaise, I also use it in my Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Classic Carol chicken salad recipe.
- Apple cider vinegar
- Sugar
- Salt
Full amounts are listed in the recipe card below.
🥓 Variations
- Try adding some sunflower seeds or craisins on top.
- You can also substitute all broccoli, if desired.
⏲️ Recipe instructions (step by step guide)
Fry your bacon in a large skillet (image 1). Transfer to paper towels to drain any excess fat (image 2).
While the bacon cools, chop your broccoli and cauliflower into small pieces. Mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Whisk together (image 3).
Mix the mayonnaise mixture with the broccoli and cauliflower (image 4). Add chopped bacon on top (image 5).
👩🏻🍳 Tips
- If you’re short on time you can substitute the bacon for bacon bits.
🥡 How to store leftovers
Store any leftover broccoli and cauliflower salad in your fridge in an airtight container. It will be good for up to four days after making.
💭 Recipe and Amish FAQs
The Amish make almost all of their food from scratch. Amish recipes are old fashioned, family friendly, and usually meant to feed big families or church congregations. The Amish are very active in their communities and make a lot of food for each other.
They usually use an old fashioned wood burning stove and also use manual, old fashioned mixers that mix by hand rather than electricity. They also can a lot of their own food and churn their own butter.
Amish broccoli salad is made with broccoli, cauliflower, mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and apple cider vinegar.
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Amish Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Equipment
- Skillet
- large bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli and cauliflower florets *
- 10 pieces bacon
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Fry your bacon in a large skillet and transfer to paper towels to drain any excess fat.10 pieces bacon
- While the bacon cools, chop your broccoli and cauliflower into small pieces.5 cups broccoli and cauliflower florets
- Mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Whisk together.1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup white sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Mix the mayonnaise mixture with the broccoli and cauliflower. Add chopped bacon on top.
Irena says
Loved this salad with bacon and a tang in the dressing from the apple cider vinegar was lovely.
Giangi says
Super easy and so delicious, What a great broccoli and cauliflower salad. We all loved it so much that next time I need to double the recipe.
Thank you.
Covita says
I have been looking forthis recipe. Love this salad. Great site.
Claudia Ciorteanu says
Amish Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad is a delightful blend of crunchy vegetables, tangy dressing, and a burst of flavors. It’s a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a refreshing and satisfying dish. A must-try for any salad lover! 🥦🥗😋