Grandma Birdie's Broccoli Salad
Description
Grandma Birdie's broccoli salad combines tender broccoli and cauliflower with carrot, red onion, and bacon crumbles in a zesty mayonnaise-based dressing.
Ingredients
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2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
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1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
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1 medium carrot, shredded
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1/4 medium red onion, minced
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5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add broccoli and cauliflower florets to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Drain, then transfer florets to a bowl of ice water to cool.
2
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for dressing together in a bowl.
3
Remove florets from the ice water and put on paper towels to dry.
4
When ready to serve, transfer florets to a large bowl. Mix in carrot, onion, and bacon. Pour in dressing and toss until well distributed. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.