Description

A festive and colorful Christmas Salad featuring fresh broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, and cherry tomatoes tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, and a hint of sugar. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for holiday gatherings and can be prepared ahead of time to allow flavors to meld beautifully.

Ingredients

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)

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Combine the broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, thinly sliced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl, ensuring all vegetables are fresh and evenly sized for best texture.
Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, sugar, and black pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and well blended, balancing tanginess and sweetness.
Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently but thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with the creamy dressing for consistent flavor in every bite.
Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for 1 hour prior to serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld and the salad to chill perfectly, enhancing its refreshing taste and festive appeal.

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance to deepen the flavors.
Add shredded cheese if desired for extra richness and texture.
Adjust sugar quantity to your taste if you prefer less sweetness.
For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
Make sure to chop vegetables uniformly for the best presentation and texture.