This light and fresh Best Broccoli Salad has roots going back more than thirty years in my family! It’s an original from my sweet aunt Sherry and a staple on Sunday afternoons after church and all our family get-togethers. I guarantee that your friends and family will love this side dish and go back for seconds!
What’s In The Best Broccoli Salad?
The ingredients in this salad are beautiful and delicious. I love serving it for Mother’s Day, Easter, Pool Parties, you name it. It keeps well and there’s no cooking at all so it can be put together and ready to serve in 10 minutes or less. That keeps you out of the kitchen and into the fun.
INGREDIENTS:
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- red bell pepper
- green bell pepper
- red onion
- jarred green olives
- grape tomatoes
- cheddar cheese
- ranch dressing of choice
Can I Substitute Ingredients In The Best Broccoli Salad?
You can absolutely substitute any ingredients that you don’t enjoy in this salad. If you don’t like cauliflower, feel free to leave it out or replace with chopped red cabbage. Sometimes I’ll add in additional colored bell peppers like the orange or yellow varieties. Same with tomatoes – adding yellow, orange, or green grape tomatoes add even more color to an already beautiful salad.
While you can use store-bought ranch, if I have time, I’ll make my own using a ranch seasoning packet. You could also try this recipe with Greek or Italian dressing for an extra tart bite. If you want to make this more of a dinner salad or full meal, you can also add protein like bacon, diced chicken, or even steak!
How to Make the Best Broccoli Salad for Any Occasion:
The steps to this salad are super simple:
- Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets.
- Dice the bell peppers and onion.
- Halve the grape tomatoes and drain the jarred olives.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, onion, olives, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and dressing.
- Gently toss.
- Serve chilled.
- Enjoy!
What Can I Serve With the Best Broccoli Salad?
If you’re looking for suppertime inspiration, check out the following recipes that pair well with this salad:
- Turkey & Spinach Lasagna
- Healthier Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Old Fashioned Spaghetti & Meatballs
- The Best Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
The Best Broccoli Salad for Any Occasion
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli cut into small florets
- 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 small red onion diced
- 5.75 oz jar of green olives pitted
- 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing of choice
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets.
- Dice the bell peppers and onion.
- Halve the grape tomatoes and drain the jarred olives.
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, onion, olives, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and dressing.
- Gently toss.
- Serve chilled.
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