Grandma Birdie's Famous Broccoli Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 0.25 medium red onion, minced
• 5 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the broccoli and cauliflower florets and cook for about 3 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain well and immediately transfer the florets to a bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, pepper sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined. This is your flavorful dressing.
3. Remove the cooled florets from the ice water and place them on paper towels to ensure they are completely dry before mixing with the other ingredients.
4. Just before serving, transfer the dried florets to a large bowl. Add the carrot, red onion, and bacon crumbles. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 289 kcal
• Fat Content: 25 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 427 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 19 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 12 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g