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Sunshine salad is the perfect dish for Memorial Day cookouts, outdoor barbecues, and all your summertime gatherings. There’s nothing like a fresh vegetable salad in a creamy sauce with onion, bacon and cheese to brighten your plate.  Bursting with the crunch of cauliflower and broccoli, it’s a delicious way to celebrate the season—and maybe even prove former President Bush wrong about skipping his broccoli!

This salad isn’t just a feast for the eyes and taste buds, it’s also diabetic-friendly. Made with an artificial sweetener, it offers all the flavor without the extra sugar, so everyone at your table can enjoy it guilt-free. Combined with a tangy, creamy dressing, the natural sweetness of the vegetables shines, making this a hit even with the pickiest eaters.

Whether you’re grilling burgers, smoking ribs, or tossing veggie kabobs on the barbecue, sunshine salad is the perfect pairing. Its vibrant colors and light, refreshing taste bring balance to heavier dishes and keep your summer table looking as bright as the season. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser, this salad is sure to become a staple for your sunny-day celebrations. So grab a bowl, chop those veggies, and let the sunshine in—your guests will thank you!

And just one more thing…
If you are enjoying this for Memorial Day, take a moment to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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Vegetable salad with cauliflower, broccoli, onion, bacon and cheese in a creamy dressing

  • Author: TJ
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

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For the Salad

  • 3 cups cauliflower – florets only – about 1 head
  • 3 cups broccoli – florets only – about 3–4 small crowns
  • 1/2 yellow onion – diced
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins – roughly chopped
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus some for garnish
  • 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
  • 8 pieces bacon – cooked crisp and roughly chopped

For the Dressing

  • 1 cup Hellman’s real mayonnaise
  • 2 TBL white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated Splenda sugar substitute

Instructions

  1. Slice, dice and chop everything, then toss lightly
  2. Whisk the mayo, vinegar and splenda to make dressing. Adjust it to taste
  3. Fold the dressing into the other ingredients with a spatula until everything is evenly coated
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve
  5. Immediately before serving, gently fold again to recombine any dressing  and liquid that collected in the bottom

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