Bacon Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Soooo delicious, you won't even know that you're eating veggies! This is one of my favorite salads to make for summer picnics, potlucks, or camping adventures. It is a crowd pleaser with adults and kids alike. To top it off, it's a two step recipe!!! Does it get any better than that?!

Ingredients

Sauce

¾ c. mayonnaise
½ c. sour cream
½ c. apple cider vinegar
¼ c. whole milk
2 tbsp. honey
½ tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. fresh cracked pepper
4 tbsp. bacon grease

Other

1 head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small pieces
1 head broccoli (1 ½ pounds), trimmed and cut into small pieces
1 lb. diced bacon (cooked until crisp, grease reserved)
8 oz. block of sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

Instructions

Combine sauce ingredients in a large mixing bowl and whisk well.
Add bacon, broccoli, cauliflower, and cheese and mix with a large spoon until dressing evenly coats all of the salad.

Notes

I like to use raw honey and unfiltered apple cider vinegar that has "the mother" in it (look for this on the label, shake well before using).
This dish tastes best within the first 24 hours, otherwise the veggies can become soggy. I have made it the night prior to serving and that worked out great. If you need to prep it further ahead of time, you could refrigerate the dressing separate from the other ingredients, then combine prior to serving!