Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Salad
A comforting and creamy salad featuring broccoli, cauliflower, and corn, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 cups broccoli florets Finely chopped into small pieces.
- 3 cups cauliflower florets Finely chopped.
- 2 cups carrots Finely sliced.
- 15 oz sweet corn Drained. Canned or frozen both work.
- ½ cup red onion Diced.
Dairy
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese Shredded.
- ½ cup mayonnaise Base for rich creamy texture.
- ½ cup sour cream or kefir or Greek yogurt For extra creaminess.
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons dry Ranch mix Or more to taste.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed preferred.
- ¼ cup honey Softened or warmed.
- ¼ teaspoon salt To enhance all flavors.
Instructions
Preparation
- Chop Your Veggies: Finely chop the broccoli and cauliflower florets, ensuring they are bite-sized.
- Slicing the Carrots: Finely slice the carrots.
Mixing Ingredients
- Combine Veggies and Cheese: In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, corn, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- Prepare the Ranch Dressing: In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt) with dry Ranch mix.
- Mix the Creamy Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, and salt until smooth.
- Combine Everything: Gradually add the creamy dressing into the large bowl with the salad ingredients, stirring gently until combined.
Serving
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate to let the flavors meld for at least an hour.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead and stores well in the fridge for 3-5 days. It's also great with added proteins like grilled chicken or shrimp.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
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