Apple Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Dressing
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
20 min
Total
20 min
Servings
4
This Apple Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a refreshing fruit and vegetable salad that can be served at family dinners and other gatherings. Broccoli and cauliflower are mixed with apples and dried cranberries and feta cheese and dressed with a creamy lemon and garlic dressing. This salad's colorful ingredients and crunchy texture can make it a good side dish for other events and a prepared meal that you can eat throughout the week.
Ingredients
- •4 cups broccoli florets (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- •2 ½ cups cauliflower florets (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- •1 medium apple (diced)
- •½ small red onion (diced)
- •2 ribs celery (diced)
- •2 stalks green onion (thinly sliced)
- •½ cup dried cranberries
- •½ cup feta cheese (crumbled; omit for dairy-free)
- •½ cup lightly salted roasted almonds (roughly chopped; may substitute walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
- •¾ cup mayo (use egg-free mayo for vegan)
- •¼ cup olive oil (or avocado oil)
- •3 tablespoons lemon juice ((from 1 lemon))
- •2 teaspoons honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •½ teaspoon fine salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the mayo, oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss together all of the salad ingredients: broccoli, cauliflower, apple, red onion, celery, green onion, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and almonds or walnuts.
- 3
Add the dressing to the large bowl and toss until well combined.
- 4
Let the salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the veggies to marinate in the dressing (optional step but recommended).
- 5
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition (per serving)
275
Calories
4g
Protein
22g
Fat
17g
Carbs
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