Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

This broccoli cauliflower salad has been to as many family gatherings as I have! It holds well and leftovers are still tasty a day later.

Cauliflower Broccoli Salad

Average Rating: 4.692307

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling
YIELD: 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets (about 7-1/2 cups)
  • 1 medium bunch broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
  • 2 cups seedless red grapes
  • 6 green onions with tops, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 to 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Leaf lettuce, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, grapes, onions and mozzarella cheese. Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, sugar and vinegar; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat.
  • 2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon. If desired, line serving bowl with lettuce leaves; transfer salad to serving bowl. If desired, garnish with additional grapes.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 248 calories, 22g fat (4g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.