Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

There are dozens of versions of this salad on the internet and in cookbooks. Yet, when I go to make this salad, I find myself scouring the internet and cookbooks for a recipe to follow. When I was asked to make this for a Christmas gathering, I decided I was going to write down the recipe I used so I don't have to go searching anymore. I found a couple of recipes I really liked, but couldn't decide which one to use.  So. . .I decided to use the best of both. Here is what I came up with and it was perfect!! So glad I got it right!!

 

 

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
 
1 head broccoli, chopped (florets only, bite size pieces)

1 head cauliflower (florets only, bite size pieces)

2 green onions, chopped (both white and green  parts)

1/2 c. slivered almonds

1/2 c. dried cranberries

6 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled  (I cooked mine in the microwave. . .)

For the dressing, combine:

1 cup mayo

1/4 c. sugar

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 T. apple cider vinegar

Combine first six ingredients in medium serving bowl.   Mix ingredients for the dressing and pour over salad and toss to coat. 

Enjoy!!

 
 

Coleslaw with Almonds and Dried Cranberries

I happened to see Paula Deen make this recipe on her show a few years back and knew I had to try it!  We often have this in the spring when my hubby is fishing and we have lots of fish in the freezer!  It's also great with pulled pork or sloppy joe sandwiches!  I don't use the exact measurement of cabbage the recipe calls for.  Instead, I just use one bag of shredded cabbage for convenience.  I leave out the chopped celery as well.  The original recipe calls for almonds but I prefer sliced almonds instead.  Hope you love this recipe as much as I do!

 Did I mention how easy this is to make???

 Pour the bag of cabbage in a serving bowl.  Add chopped green pepper and green onion.

 Toss in the almonds and dried cranberries.

 Toss well!

In a small bowl, mix together mayo, pickle relish, honey mustard, honey, salt and pepper.  Mix with coleslaw mixture prior to serving.

A great side dish to our pulled chicken sandwiches!!

Coleslaw with Almonds and Dried Cranberries

Adapted from :  Paula Deen's  recipe - Rene's Coleslaw

1 bag of shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)

1/2 cups sliced almonds

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

1/4 cup chopped green onions, white and green parts (I used two.)

1/2 cup chopped greeen pepper

Mix above ingredients in large bowl.

Dressing:

1/2 cup mayo ( I used Hellman's light.)

1 T. sweet pickle relish

1 T. honey mustard

1 T. honey

salt and pepper to taste

Pour dressing over slaw mixture just before serving.  Mix well!

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