Name: Apple Broccoli Cauliflower Salad With Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 – 5 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bites size pieces (10–12 ounce bag); 2 ½ –3 cups cauliflower florets, chopped into bite size pieces (10-ounce bag); 1 medium apple, diced (1 ½ – 2 cups); ½ small red onion, diced (½ cup); 2 celery ribs, diced (½ cup); 2–3 green onion, thinly sliced (1/3 cup); ½ cup dried cranberries; ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (omit for dairy-free or Whole30); ½ cup lightly salted roasted almonds, roughly chopped (may substitute walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seed for nut free); ¾ cup mayo (use egg-free mayo for vegan); ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice (1 lemon); 2 teaspoons honey (use maple syrup for vegan); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon fine salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Description

A refreshing and crunchy Apple Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a healthy meal!

Ingredients

Scale

4 – 5 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bites size pieces (10–12 ounce bag)
2 ½ –3 cups cauliflower florets, chopped into bite size pieces (10-ounce bag)
1 medium apple, diced (1 ½ – 2 cups)
½ small red onion, diced (½ cup)
2 celery ribs, diced (½ cup)
2–3 green onion, thinly sliced (1/3 cup)
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (omit for dairy-free or Whole30)
½ cup lightly salted roasted almonds, roughly chopped (may substitute walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seed for nut free)

¾ cup mayo (use egg-free mayo for vegan)
¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice (1 lemon)
2 teaspoons honey (use maple syrup for vegan)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon fine salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Make the dressing: in a small bowl combine the mayo, oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
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.
Add the dressing to the large bowl and toss until well combined. Let salad sit in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow veggies to marinate in the dressing (optional step but recommended).
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

This salad can be customized with different nuts or dried fruits.
For a vegan option, ensure all ingredients, especially mayo and honey, are vegan-friendly.
Marinating the salad for a bit enhances the flavors but can be enjoyed immediately as well.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 200
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 5mg