Description
Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Salad is a delightful and colorful side dish that brings together fresh, vibrant vegetables with a creamy dressing. This salad combines the crispness of broccoli and cauliflower, the sweetness of corn, and the sharpness of cheddar cheese, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, it’s quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. The creamy ranch or honey-lemon dressing adds a flavorful twist that elevates this dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Enjoy this nutritious salad as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meats or as a standalone meal for a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 3 cups cauliflower florets, finely chopped
- 2 cups carrots, finely sliced
- 15 oz sweet corn, drained
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream, or kefir or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons dry Ranch mix
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey, softened or warmed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, corn, red onion, and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- In a medium bowl, blend mayonnaise and sour cream with Ranch mix until smooth; taste and adjust seasoning.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir/Greek yogurt), lemon juice, honey, and salt until smooth.
- Add your chosen dressing to the vegetable mix and stir gently to coat evenly. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg