Christmas salad is a healthy, colorful salad with all the colors of the holiday season – red, green, and white. It’s raw broccoli cauliflower salad with red onion and cherry tomatoes tossed in creamy dressing and topped with bacon.
This fresh bright salad can be enjoyed all year long and is the perfect addition to the holiday dinner table, potluck, or family gatherings.
½cupsharp cheddar cheeseshredded (optional, I skipped)
4slicesbaconfried and crumbled
DRESSING:
1cupmayonnaise
½cupsour cream
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
2teaspoonsugar
¼teaspoonsaltadjust to taste
½teaspoonpepperadjust to taste
Instructions
Cut raw bacon strips into small cubes, and fry in a pan until crispy and golden brown. Remove it onto a small bowl, and set aside.
Cut broccoli and cauliflower head into small florets.
Into a large salad bowl add cut florets of broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
To make salad dressing whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
Pour dressing over salad. Toss gently until combined.
Chill Christmas salad in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving. Chilling helps salad develop flavors.
Just before serving sprinkle crispy bacon bits on top and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.