Marinated Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad is a crunchy, tangy side with lots of Parmesan cheese and salty, smoky bacon.

Make Ahead

This marinated salad is a great make-ahead recipe. Perfect for a potluck or large gathering. The veggies will soften up as it marinates and really take on the flavors in the dressing. You want to make this recipe at least 2 hours in advance. It will keep for about 4 days in the refrigerator.

Makes a great summer side for burgers or bbq, but can be eaten any time of year. I also like it as a side for an Italian meal.

Simple Dressing

The dressing for this marinated salad is so easy and wonderfully tangy. Just combine a small 8-ounce bottle of Italian dressing with 1 cup of mayonnaise and 3/4 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Whisk together until smooth.
The brand of Italian dressing that you use can really alter the flavor so choose an Italian dressing that you really like the flavor of. If your bottle is more than 8 ounces, measure out 1 cup of dressing.

Variations

The variations on this recipe are endless. Use all broccoli or all cauliflower. Add thinly sliced red bell pepper, diced celery, or halved cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds or walnuts. Add some feta cheese. Sliced carrots can be used instead of shredded carrots. Leave out the bacon to make it vegetarian.

Marinated Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe Tip

The smaller you cut the broccoli and cauliflower, the easier it will be to ea...