Grandma Birdie's Broccoli Salad

Grandma Birdie's broccoli salad combines tender broccoli and cauliflower with carrot, red onion, and bacon crumbles in a zesty mayonnaise-based dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 0.25 medium red onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain, then transfer florets to a bowl of ice water to cool.

Step 2

Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl.

Step 3

Remove florets from the ice water and put on paper towels to dry.

Step 4

When ready to serve, transfer florets to a large bowl. Mix in carrot, onion, and bacon. Pour in dressing and toss until well distributed. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.