Easy Amish Broccoli Salad Recipe with Creamy Dressing
This quick and crunchy Amish broccoli salad recipe features savory bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion, coated in a sweet creamy dressing. It’s simple, yet so flavorful, and the perfect side dish for BBQ season.
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli chopped
- 1 head cauliflower chopped
- 4 oz cheddar cheese finely diced
- 2-3 Tablespoons red onion finely diced
- 8 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mayo
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Chop 1 head of broccoli and 1 head of cauliflower (both washed and thoroughly dried) into bite-sized pieces to yield about 3-4 cups of each. Finely dice 2–3 tablespoons of red onion and 4 oz of cheddar cheese into small cubes. Add all to a large mixing bowl.
- Fry 8 strips of bacon in a pan until crispy (or cook according to package directions on a paper towel-lined plate if using pre-cooked strips). Drain on paper towels, crumble into small pieces, and set aside.
- While the bacon is frying, combine 1 cup mayo, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup granulated white sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Stir vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is completely smooth.
- Add the cooked bacon and dressing to the broccoli and cauliflower, and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated. (Note: If your vegetable heads were exceptionally small, add the dressing gradually so the salad is not over-dressed).
- Cover the bowl tightly. Place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours (and up to 24 hours) to allow the flavors to meld and the raw vegetables to soften slightly.