Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Corn Salad Recipe
A vibrant and creamy broccoli cauliflower corn salad combining fresh vegetables with a choice of either tangy Ranch dressing or a honey-lemon alternative, perfect for a refreshing side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped into small pieces
- 3 cups cauliflower florets, finely chopped into small pieces
- 2 cups carrots, finely sliced
- 15 oz sweet corn, drained
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Salad Dressing Option 1 (Ranch Dressing)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream or kefir or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons dry Ranch mix, or more to taste
Salad Dressing Option 2 (Honey-Lemon Dressing without Ranch)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream or kefir or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup honey, softened or warmed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine finely chopped broccoli and cauliflower florets, sliced carrots, drained sweet corn, diced red onion, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Mix gently to combine all the fresh ingredients evenly.
- Make Ranch Dressing (Option 1): In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt) with 2 tablespoons dry Ranch mix. Taste and adjust by adding more Ranch mix if desired. Stir the dressing until fully blended and creamy.
- Make Honey-Lemon Dressing (Option 2): In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream (or kefir or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, softened or warmed honey, and salt. Warm the honey beforehand if it’s thick to ensure a smooth mixture. Adjust salt to taste and combine thoroughly.
- Combine Salad with Dressing: Gradually add your chosen dressing option to the large bowl of salad ingredients. Stir well to coat all vegetables evenly with the dressing.
- Serve or Refrigerate: Serve the creamy broccoli cauliflower corn salad immediately or cover and refrigerate to let flavors meld before serving chilled. This salad keeps well for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
- You can choose between Ranch dressing for a classic tangy flavor or the honey-lemon dressing for a sweeter, fresher taste.
- Adjust the dryness of Ranch mix or sweetness of honey to match your preference.
- Ensure the honey is softened or warmed so it mixes smoothly into the dressing.
- For an extra crunch, add toasted nuts or seeds.
- To make this salad vegetarian, ensure the Ranch mix does not contain animal-derived ingredients.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated for best results.
Keywords: broccoli salad, cauliflower salad, creamy salad, corn salad, Ranch dressing, honey lemon dressing, easy side dish
