I’m sure we’re all familiar with the broccoli & cauliflower salad that sometimes has bacon or raisins in it. This recipe is similar to those recipes, but I think it is bumped up a notch. The dressing is cooked, but don’t let that stop you from making it. It is a little bit more work, but the dressing is SO delicious, you won’t regret it! Trust me! 
The apple adds a nice sweet crunch to the mix as well. I know that I’ll be making this salad again, everyone really enjoyed it.
Ingredients:
Dressing:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salad:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 8 slices bacon, cooked & chopped (I omitted this)
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup slivered toasted almonds
- 2 apples, cubed (or 1 tin mandarin oranges, drained)
- 1/2 red onion, chopped fine (optional)
Directions:
To make Dressing:
In a saucepan, whisk together eggs, sugar, cornstarch and dry mustard. Add vinegar and water. Cook slowly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise Cool.
To make Salad:
Marinate broccoli and cauliflower in dressing for several hours. Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
That salad looks really good!
That will be on the menu soon!
Yum! I’m all about tasty dressings! I need to hold on to this…the hope of warmer weather is putting me in the mood for fresh picnic and beach food
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We love the broccoli cauliflower salad around here … and this recipe looks like one we’ll need to try if spring and grilling season ever arrive.
I hope all’s well where you are, Jeanine!
Thank you so much for sharing this delicious salad at Nettie’s Sunday Potluck. I pinned it for next week…can’t wait to make it:)