Broccoli And Cauliflower With Bacon Vinaigrette Recipes

BARB'S BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Combine the bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, onion and sunflower seeds or pecans.
• Whisk together the salad dressing, vinegar and sugar. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate and allow to chill before serving.

FESTIVE BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Wash and trim broccoli and cauliflower. Cut each into small bite-sized pieces and place into a large heat-proof bowl.
• Wash and cut the red and green pepper into small pieces, almost mincing. Set aside.
• In a small saucepan, stir together all of the dressing ingredients (white wine, white wine vinegar, water, olive oil, garlic, sugar, ginger root, salt and pepper). Bring to a boil, stirring, and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the cauliflower and broccoli; toss to coat well. Stir often until cooled to room temperature. Then add in the peppers and parsley.
• Cover and refrigerate at least for a few hours or overnight, tossing often.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with a slotted spoon.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER BACON SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.
• Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
• Crumble and set aside.
• In a medium sized salad bowl, layer in order the broccoli, cauliflower, cheese and bacon.
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.
• Drizzle dressing over top and serve.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• After rinsing well, combine chopped cauliflower and broccoli in large a bowl. Toss in onion, cheese and bacon pieces.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the mayo, sugar and red wine vinegar. Coat the dry ingredients well with the mayo mixture. Everything should be coated but not so much that the mixture becomes soupy.
• All of the prep can be done ahead of time, but the mix is better when everything is crisp so don't toss together til close to time of serving.

OVEN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH BACON

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Slice cauliflower and broccoli into florets and put in a single layer in an oven-proof baking dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil and toss with the precooked bacon and spices.
• Place casserole in the hot oven, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are lightly brown. Test to see if done. Fork tines should be able to easily pierce the cauliflower and broccoli.
• Remove from oven and if desired sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs.
• Serve immediately.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until tender, 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with broccoli.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until crisp, about 8 minutes, flipping once. With tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Reduce heat to medium, add shallot, and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Carefully whisk in sherry vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Immediately pour over vegetables. Crumble bacon and add to vegetables; toss to combine.