Apple Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Dressing
By Isabella Quinn
This Apple Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a refreshing combination of crisp vegetables and sweet fruit, making it an ideal side dish for family gatherings and potlucks. The medley of broccoli, cauliflower, and apples is complemented by dried cranberries and feta cheese, all coated in a creamy lemony garlic dressing. With its satisfying texture and balance of sweet and savory flavors, this salad is perfect for any occasion, especially as a make-ahead option for meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
- •4 cups broccoli florets (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- •2.5 cups cauliflower florets (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- •1 medium apple (diced)
- •0.5 small red onion (diced)
- •2 ribs celery (diced)
- •2 stalks green onion (thinly sliced)
- •0.5 cup dried cranberries
- •0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled; omit for dairy-free)
- •0.5 cup lightly salted roasted almonds (roughly chopped; may substitute walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds for nut-free)
- •0.75 cup mayo (use egg-free mayo for vegan)
- •0.25 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
- •0.5 teaspoon fine salt
- •0.25 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.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
275
Protein
4g
Fat
22g
Carbs
17g
