Description
A vibrant and crunchy Christmas Salad featuring fresh broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect as a festive side dish, this salad combines fresh vegetables with a flavorful mayo and sour cream dressing enhanced by cider vinegar and a touch of sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
Optional
- ½ cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Combine the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, thinly sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl, ensuring the vegetables are evenly distributed.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the creamy dressing over the prepared vegetables, then toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill before serving.
- Serve: Optionally sprinkle shredded cheese on top before serving for an extra layer of flavor and texture. Enjoy your festive Christmas Salad!
Notes
- For best results, chill the salad for at least 1 hour but up to 3 hours to enhance flavor.
- You can substitute the cider vinegar with apple cider vinegar if unavailable.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste if you prefer a less sweet dressing.
- Shredded cheese is optional but adds a nice creamy contrast to the fresh vegetables.
- This salad is best served cold and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
