Delicious twist on broccoli salad blends bacon and yogurt

Broccoli salad often features feta cheese and sunflower seeds. A light dressing made with olive oil, honey, and lemon juice complements this combination well. However, for this recipe, I chose a more savory version. I combined broccoli florets with cauliflower, added fried bacon, and mixed everything with a creamy Greek yogurt-based dressing.

Enhance the salad with fresh or dried fruits. For a crunchy addition, choose an apple, and make sure to sprinkle it with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add grapes or orange segments if you're looking for juiciness and refreshment. For a boost of sweetness, consider dried cranberries. While my recipe doesn't include fruit add-ins, you might like experimenting with them.

You can skip the cauliflower in the salad and simply add more broccoli florets if preferred.

Ingredients:

                  
• 1 small broccoli
• A few cauliflower florets
• 11 oz of smoked bacon
• 7 oz of yellow cheese in a block
• 1 red onion
• 5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

        
1. Divide the broccoli and cauliflower into small florets, wash them, and place them in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside to drain further.
2. Fry the diced bacon in a dry pan until crispy.
3. Slice the onion, drain the sun-dried tomatoes and cut them into strips, and grate the yellow cheese using a coarse grater.
4. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients: blanched broccoli and cauliflower florets, fried bacon, sliced onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and grated yellow cheese.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with mayonnaise, tomato oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad with the dressing until well combined.