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February 23, 2021 Appetizer

Amish Broccoli Salad

This easy Amish broccoli salad recipe (complete with a creamy dressing) is a simple and delicious side dish that’s perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, and summer cookouts. Crisp broccoli, cauliflower, and red onion, tangy mayo and sour cream, a little bacon, and shredded cheese create an incredibly flavorful salad everyone will love!

Close up photo of a white bowl of Amish broccoli salad, taken from the side

What Makes This Amish Broccoli Salad Recipe So Good

  • It’s great for reunions, holidays, potlucks, summer cookouts, or any time you just need to feed a lot of people. You can easily double or triple the recipe without much extra effort.
  • This recipe uses raw vegetables, so there’s absolutely no cooking involved! Just a little chopping, then some mixing, followed by some chilling – and that last step’s optional.
  • Any leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 4 days, which makes this a terrific make-ahead or meal prep option!

Key Ingredients for Amish Broccoli Salad

Bacon – A lot of people are in the “bacon doesn’t need to be in everything” camp, and I hear you! BUT, I promise, it really adds an extra layer of flavor in this salad! The savory bacon is especially delicious with the tangy and slightly sweet dressing.

Shredded Cheese – We’re using cheddar cheese in this recipe, but you can use any kind of shredded cheese you like! Cheddar jack and parmesan are both solid options that go well with the other flavors in this Amish broccoli salad. Feta and goat cheese would also be great!

Amish Broccoli Salad

Chef’s Tips

  • This recipe is fully customizable. If you like really creamy vegetables, feel free to add more mayo and sour cream. Likewise, you can cut back on the dressing ingredients and the raw veggies will shine through. Use any kind of cheese you like. Add nuts, seeds, raisins, bell pepper, or cranberries.
  • If you’re making this more than a few hours in advance, store the bacon separately from the rest of the salad and fold it in just before serving.
  • Not big on sour cream? Try the same amount of full-fat Greek yogurt instead. The flavor will be a little different but still great!
  • Use fresh broccoli and cauliflower – not frozen – to get the brightest flavors and the crispest textures. Frozen vegetables just won’t work the same.
  • As amazing as it is right away, Amish broccoli salad gets even better after a little time in the refrigerator. If you can, factor in 2 hours of chill time before serving, to let the veggies really soak up the dressing.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Overhead photo of a white bowl of Amish broccoli salad, with wooden serving utensils

Other Salad Recipes We Love

  • Deviled Egg Salad
  • Ham Salad
  • Guacamole Salad
  • White Bean Salad
  • Paleo Chinese Chicken Salad (Whole30)

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

Close up photo of a white bowl of Amish broccoli salad, taken from the side
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Amish Broccoli Salad

This easy Amish broccoli salad recipe (complete with a creamy dressing) is a simple and delicious side dish that's perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, and summer cookouts.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy to make, no cooking, veggies
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 476kcal
Author: Megan | Easy Healthy Recipes

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • ½ pound bacon
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt plus more as needed
  • 1 head broccoli chopped
  • 1 head cauliflower chopped
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Dice bacon into small pieces. Fry until crispy, then drain and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and salt. Taste and add more salt if needed.
    Mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, and salt in a small glass bowl
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli and cauliflower. Add mayonnaise mixture and stir all until veggies are well coated.
    Cauliflower and broccoli in a large glass bowl
  • Fold in red onion, cheese, and bacon.
    Cauliflower and broccoli topped with cheese, red onion, and bacon, in a large glass bowl
  • Serve immediately, or chill until cold.
    Amish broccoli salad in a large glass bowl

Notes

  • Make it Keto: Instead of sugar, use your favorite granulated sugar substitute, like Swerve. You can also leave out the red onion to shave off an additional 1-2 carbs per serving.
  • Make it Vegetarian: Leave out the bacon completely, or use a vegan bacon.
  • Make it Vegan: Use vegan versions of bacon, mayo, sour cream, and cheddar cheese.
 
Recipe yields approximately 8 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect the information for 1 serving out of 8. Macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands of ingredients.
To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire finished recipe. Divide the total weight of the recipe (not including the weight of the bowl, pot, or plate the food is in) by 8. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1398mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 778IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 9g

September 18, 2020 Easy

Cauliflower Chips

These cauliflower chips are the perfect healthy substitute for potato chips! Perfect for dipping and super customizable, they are the ultimate guilt-free snack.

A circle of cauliflower chips surrounding a cup full of sour cream

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Cauliflower – Use a fresh head
Parmesan cheese – We prefer freshly grated, but you can also use shredded or powdered parmesan
Dried parsley
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Chili powder
Salt
– To taste. We just used a pinch.

Spices for cauliflower chips in a glass bowl next to parmesan cheese in a white bowl

How To Make Cauliflower Chips

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Cut the cauliflower into florets and steam them until they’re tender.

Add the steamed cauliflower to a food processor and pulse a few times until they become crumbs.

Transfer the cauliflower to some cheesecloth and squeeze out any extra liquid.

Add the cauliflower to a large bowl along with the rest of the ingredients. Mix with a large spoon or your hands until it becomes dough-like.

Scoop a tablespoon of the dough and roll it into a ball with your hands. Using the palm of your hand, flatten the ball into a chip about 1/8 of an inch thick. Place the chips on the baking sheet, making sure there is some space between each one.

Bake in the oven until they’re golden brown. Eat alone or serve with your favorite dip!

Instructions for cauliflower chips

Top Tips For Making

  • Cauliflower makes for a great blank canvas, so you add any type of seasoning you like to these. Try them with chipotle powder, paprika, or any other spice you love.
  • Don’t skip the cheesecloth! You definitely want to remove as much moisture as possible from the cauliflower so that the chips don’t end up too mushy.
  • We used an Instant Pot to steam our cauliflower, but you could also use a stovetop or microwave.
  • These chips are absolutely delicious alone, but also amazing with dip. Try them with guacamole, queso, buffalo chicken dip, loaded baked potato dip, or whatever else you can imagine!

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Stack of cauliflower chips

More Chip Recipes

  • Homemade Pita Chips
  • Cucumber Chips
  • Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
  • Bacon Chips

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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Cauliflower Chips

These chips are the perfect healthy sub for potato chips
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: low carb, under 30 minutes, vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Cut cauliflower into florets and steam until fork tender.
  • Place steamed cauliflower in food processor and pulse a couple of times until it becomes crumb-like. Transfer to cheesecloth and squeeze out extra moisture.
  • Add cauliflower along with rest of ingredients to a large bowl. Use a large spoon or your hands to mix until it forms a dough.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into ball with your hands. Use palm to flatten ball until it is about 1/8" thick. Add chips to baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. After 7 minutes cook time, check chips every minute to ensure they don't burn.

Notes

  • Seasoning suggestions: Chipotle powder, paprika, or any other spice you love.
  • Removing moisture: Don’t skip cheesecloth step. It’s important to remove as much moisture as possible so chips aren’t too mushy.
  • Steaming cauliflower: We used an Instant Pot to steam our cauliflower, but you could also use a stovetop or microwave.
  • Dip suggestions: Try them with guacamole, queso, buffalo chicken dip, loaded baked potato dip, or whatever else you can imagine!

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 451mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 6g

September 1, 2020 Dairy-Free

Instant Pot Cauliflower

This super easy recipe makes the most tender cauliflower ever, thanks to the Instant Pot! It’s absolutely perfect for making into cauliflower mash or adding seasoning and having as a delicious and healthy side dish.

Instant Pot cauliflower in a bowl

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Head of cauliflower
Water
Instant Pot or pressure cooker

How To Make Cauliflower in the Instant Pot

Rinse the cauliflower and cut off the florets from the base. (You can just toss the base.)

Add the water and cauliflower florets to the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the valve to “sealing.”

Cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. Once it’s down, quick release the steam. Remove the lid and carefully remove the steamer basket.

Uncooked cauliflower inside of the Instant Pot

Top Tips For Making

  • We love this recipe seasoned with olive oil, fresh parsley and salt, but you can use any seasoning you like! We also love it with a side of ranch dressing. Yum!
  • To make cauliflower mash, either throw your cooked cauliflower florets in a blender or food processor or make them with a potato masher. If you’re using a food processor or blender, you can add seasonings like butter, lemon zest, sour cream, or whatever you like after blending the cauliflower florets. If mixing by hand, add your seasonings to your bowl of mashed cauliflower and stir.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Close-up of cauliflower in a bowl

More Instant Pot Recipes

  • Instant Pot Carrots
  • Instant Pot Basmati Rice
  • Instant Pot Broccoli
  • Instant Pot Corn on the Cob with Honey Butter
  • Whole30 Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy (Paleo)

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Cauliflower

This easy and quick recipe makes the most delicious, tender cauliflower ever
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker, under 30 minutes, vegetables
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 36kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Rinse the cauliflower and cut off the florets from the base. Discard the base.
  • Use steamer basket in Instant Pot. Pour water and add cauliflower.
  • Close lid and set to "Sealing." Cook on high pressure for 0 minutes. When finished, quick release the steam. Remove the lid and remove the steamer basket.

Notes

  • Seasoning suggestions: Olive oil, fresh parsley, salt, or with a side of ranch.
  • How to make cauliflower mash: Throw your cooked cauliflower florets in a blender or food processor or make them with a potato masher. If you’re using a food processor or blender, you can add seasonings like butter, lemon zest, sour cream, or whatever you like after blending the cauliflower florets. If mixing by hand, add your seasonings to your bowl of mashed cauliflower and stir.

Nutrition

Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 4g

August 18, 2020 Dairy-Free

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

These roasted cauliflower steaks are simply seasoned but absolutely delicious. Tender and packed full of flavor, they are the perfect vegan main course or an easy side dish.

Close-up of roasted cauliflower steaks

What You’ll Need To Make This Recipe

Head of cauliflower
Olive oil
Sea salt
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Smoked paprika
Chili powder
Fresh parsley

How To Make Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, then slice the cauliflower in half. Slice 2 steaks from cauliflower halves, about an inch thick from each half.

Mix together the olive oil and seasonings.

Arrange the cauliflower steaks on a baking or cooking sheet. Brush both sides of each steak with the olive oil. (Use a lot of it!)

Bake the steaks, then flip over. Serve with fresh parsley.

Top Tips For Making

  • Don’t be shy about getting your cauliflower really coated in olive oil! The oil makes it super tender and the seasonings make the cauliflower extra delicious.
  • We really love the smoky, spicy flavor of smoked paprika, but you can use regular paprika if you’d like.
  • You can either save your extra pieces of cauliflower for a later recipe, make additional steaks if they are big enough, or roast them with your steaks and save them for a snack.
  • We love these steaks with a side of ranch or even chimichurri.

What Do We Mean By “Healthy?”

Our recipes focus on real ingredients and homemade elements. We try to avoid processed flour and sugar, like white flour or white sugar. Our recipes often swap less healthy options (like a commercial, deep-fried tostada) for an easy homemade version.

Our recipes are not necessarily low fat or low calorie, and we aren’t afraid of fat or carbs! Some of our recipes will be “skinny,” low carb, keto, paleo, dairy free, grain free, gluten free, Whole30, or vegan, and they will be labeled when they qualify for any of these diets. All our recipes are easy and family friendly!

Two roasted cauliflower steaks on a plate

More Easy Veggie Recipes

  • Air Fryer Asparagus
  • Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
  • Cherry Tomato Salad
  • Instant Pot Carrots

We hope you loved this recipe as much as we did! We’d love for you to give us a star ★ rating below, and follow us on Instagram! For more delicious, healthy recipes, be sure to check out 40 Aprons.

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5 from 3 votes

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

These super flavorful steaks are the perfect veggie main course or side dish
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy side, vegan, vegetables
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 301kcal
Author: Jenny Hurley
Cost: $3

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450º F. Remove the leaves from base using a sharp knife. Slice cauliflower in half, then slice 2 steaks about 1” thick from each half. Mix the olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • Place cauliflower steaks on baking or cookie sheet and brush liberally with olive oil. Cook 15 minutes, then flip over. Cook additional 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Olive oil: Be sure to use plenty when brushing your steaks to make them tender.
  • Ingredient variations: Can use regular paprika instead of smoked.
  • Extra cauliflower: Save in airtight container or bag, make additional steaks if large enough, or roast with steaks and save for a snack.
  • Sauce options: Delicious plain, but try steaks with a side of ranch or even chimichurri.

Nutrition

Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1234mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 641IU | Vitamin C: 96mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 8g

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