Sweet Floret Salad Recipe

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Everywhere I take this crunchy fresh-tasting salad with its sweet creamy dressing, people invariably want the recipe. It's perfect for a potluck—best made the night before you serve it and easy to transport.

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Sweet Floret Salad Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 10-12 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1-3/4 pounds fresh broccoli, broken into florets
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces, optional
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, oil and vinegar. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Yield: 10-12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 198 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 182 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Sweet Floret Salad in Country Woman July/August 2000, p33