Description
Add a burst of flavor and nutrition to your meals with the Apple Broccoli Cauliflower Salad! This vibrant dish combines crisp broccoli, crunchy cauliflower, and sweet apples, all tossed in a creamy lemon-garlic dressing. It’s perfect for any occasion—be it picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish at family dinners. With the added crunch of almonds and the tanginess of feta cheese, this salad not only looks appealing but is also packed with vitamins and minerals. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, you can easily customize it by adding your favorite nuts or making it vegan-friendly. Enjoy a colorful medley that’s sure to please everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–5 cups broccoli florets
- 2½ – 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 medium apple, diced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup feta cheese (optional)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, apple, red onion, celery, cranberries, and feta cheese (if using).
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg