Broccoli And Cauliflower With Bacon Vinaigrette Recipes

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 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.

ROASTED BROCCOLI SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli together with the oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Spread the broccoli in an evenly spaced single layer onto a baking sheet. Roast until the florets just begin to char and the stems have softened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In the meantime, add the bacon to a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the fat has rendered and the bacon is almost crispy, about 5 minutes. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute.
• Add the roasted broccoli to a large bowl and pour the bacon dressing over the top along with the walnuts, tossing to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon slices into small pieces. Reserve 1/2 cup bacon pieces in a bowl.
• Combine remaining bacon, cauliflower, broccoli, mozzarella cheese, and onion in a large bowl.
• Mix sugar and milk together in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Mix in mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and vinegar. Pour dressing over cauliflower mixture. Top with reserved bacon. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim away and discard the core of the cauliflower. Break the cauliflower into flowerettes.
• Cut the broccoli into flowerets. Peel the large stems and cut them into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Rinse and drain.
• In a saucepan large enough to hold the cauliflower and broccoli, bring enough water to a boil to cover the vegetables. Add salt. Add the cauliflower and simmer 6 minutes, then add the broccoli pieces. When the water returns to a boil, lower the heat and let simmer about 3 minutes.
• Drain well. Let cool.
• Put the mustard and vinegar in a bowl and whisk in the oil. Stir in the ginger and parsley or coriander. Add the cauliflower and broccoli, salt and pepper, toss and serve.

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.

CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI WITH FRESH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, heat 2 quarts water to boiling over high heat. Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together butter, chives, thyme, lemon peel, salt and pepper until blended; set aside.
• Add cauliflower to boiling water in saucepan; cook 2 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Drain; return to saucepan.
• Add butter mixture to vegetables in saucepan; toss to coat.