Summer time equals salads, and this Broccoli Cauliflower Salad you will want to serve on the official kick off of summer time for Memorial Day weekend!
For those of you who love longer how to videos, this one I prepared live with some of you and decided to link it below for you to be part of the salad making process.
Doesn't this Broccoli Cauliflower Salad look amazing?

Its just the family tonight so I thought I would make it super simple to make and serve in the same bowl, however if you want to elevate your serving bowl, I LOVE this salad bowl its absolutely gorgeous with any salad in it.
If you love salads and are looking for another easy and delicious salad you have to check out this KALE PASTA SALAD so yummy or maybe a sweet fruit salsa? If so, you will have to try the FRUIT SALSA with CINNAMON CHIPS
Ingredients: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
- 1 head broccoli chopped
- 1 head cauliflower chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 pieces bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cole slaw dressing
Video Tutorial: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
For those who love a step by step tutorial here is one for you below!
Instructions: Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
- On a cutting board prepare and cut broccoli and cauliflower
- cook 8 pieces of bacon – I use the microwave tray its quicker but you can pan fry – BACON TRAY IS LINKED HERE!
- shred 1 cup of cheddar cheese – I love to shred my own cheese and this SHREDDER LINKED HERE IS MY FAVORITE!
- In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients together
- Then add a cup of creamy cole slaw dressing – I like Kraft but you can make your own or use any kind you desire.
- Place the lid on bowl once you mix well and let set up in fridge for a few hours then serve.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli chopped
- 1 head cauliflower chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 pieces bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 cup cole slaw dressing
Instructions
- On a cutting board prepare and cut broccoli and cauliflower
- cook 8 pieces of bacon – I use the microwave tray its quicker but you can pan fry
- shred 1 cup of cheddar cheese
- In a large bowl combine all dry ingredients together
- Then add a cup of creamy cole slaw dressing – I like Kraft but you can make your own or use any kind you desire.
- Place the lid on bowl once you mix well and let set up in fridge for a few hours then serve.
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I made this for me for Thanksgiving this year (2025). I absolutely love this salad and make it quite frequently.
Love love this one ..Easy and taste delicious 😋
Delicious summer recipe! Will make again!
Simple, fresh, and downright delicious. Super easy and was a big hit with my family of 5. Definitely one I’ll be making again! Thanks for sharing one of Q’s favorites ?
Very good and easy.
Easy and delicious salad. I did use Marzetti original slaw dressing.
So good! Fresh! Great for summer!
Everyone I have served this to loves. It’s a wonderful salad for holidays and summer.
Easy to fix. Great for hot weather. Very quick to fix.
Yes made this for memorial day. Delicious
Really good, make it to take camping
Making this for Easter. Happy Easter!!
Love this recipe . Easy & delicious !
Yummy!!
Fabulous salad. We will definitely be having this with more of our summertime meals. I added a little diced tomatoes also… yummy!