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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad made with fresh produce, including almonds, dried cranberries, crunchy apples, and feta cheese. Served with a creamy poppy seed dressing.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe is one of our favorite side dishes. It is so filling, combines many textures and flavors and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. I enjoy making it, as it usually can be served as a main dish for our vegetarian friends.

Using fresh fruits and veggies is key, as they create the perfect balance and crunchiness when combined with nuts and dried cranberries.

The creamy poppy seed dressing is the perfect blanket that brings together all the textures in one delicious bite.

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Ingredients:

To make this easy recipe, all you need is some organic, high quality, fresh produce. 

Here are the fruits and veggies that you need to make this recipe:

  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Granny smith apple
  • Dried cranberries
  • Almonds

We also like adding feta cheese because the saltiness and tanginess pair well with the Lemon Honey Poppy Seed dressing.

This recipe was actually inspired by the Walmart event we attended in August in NYC. The event was a kick-off of Walmart’s Rediscovering America program, which has tasked nine celebrated chefs from across America to use the fresh, locally grown and organic produce found in Walmart stores in a dish for their menus.

At the event, I had the great pleasure to try some dishes, prepared by James Beard Award- winning Chef JJ Johnson, that used a variety of organic, locally grown fruits and veggies carried by Walmart.

I like and respect that by supporting local farms and farmers, Walmart positively impacts the economy and brings its customers fresh and high-quality produce.

How to make Broccoli Cauliflower Salad:

  1. Prepare the fruits and veggies: First, start by preparing the fresh ingredients. Wash them, chop them and add them to a large bowl.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients: Next, add the. nuts, dried fruits, and also the cheese if using.
  3. Make the dressing: Finally, prepare the homemade Lemon Honey Poppy Seed dressing, drizzle it all over the salad. Mix well, to coat the ingredients in the creamy dressing and either refrigerate or serve immediately.

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad Recipe Variations:

This salad is very versatile and can be made in so many other ways. Here are a few other possible mix-ins:

  • Bacon
  • Blue cheese
  • Pears
  • Cucumbers
  • Shaved Brussel sprouts
  • Pomegranate arils
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Grilled chicken
  • Cubed ham

Make it in advance:

This healthy broccoli cauliflower salad can be made in advance. You can easily cut and chop all the ingredients, except the apple and add them to a large bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

The same applies to the dressing, you can mix all the ingredients in a small container and refrigerate until ready to use.

When ready to serve, just chop the apple and add it to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Pour the dressing on top, toss well to combine, and serve.

How to store Broccoli Cauliflower Salad?

  • If making the salad in advance, add the chopped veggies, fruits (except apple), nuts, and cheese to an airtight container or large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 day.
  • The dressing can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • The tossed salad can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for 1-2 days.

Recipe Tips:

  • Choose organic, in-season veggies and try to buy local produce. 
  • Equally important, is to slice the broccoli and cauliflower into smaller, bite-size pieces, this way you can experience more flavors and texture into each bite.
  • The cranberries can be replaced with raisins.
  • Also, to reduce the dressing in calories, substitute half (or all) of the mayo with full-fat
  • Greek yogurt.
  • Add meat or beans to the salad for an extra protein boost.

Other great vegetarian recipes:

YouTube video

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

  • Prep Time20 MIN
  • Cook Time
  • Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 large head of broccoli
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower
  • 1 Granny Smith apple
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup almond slices
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Dressing:

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup real mayonnaise or 1/2 cup mayo and 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

  • Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small florets and add to a large bowl.
  • Chop the apple and add it to the same bowl.
  • Add the cranberries, almond slices, and feta cheese.
  • In a small bowl mix all the dressing ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing on top of the salad and stir to combine. Taste and if needed add some salt.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

 

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Sandra

Sandra

The almonds gave such a nice crunch and flavor to this salad! So refreshing and really good!

Amanda

Amanda

Everything that went into this salad made it great. I loved every bite!

katerina @ diethood.com

katerina @ diethood.com

I would love to try this! It sounds delicious!! YUM!

Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert

Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert

Looks incredible! Adding on our must make list!

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