Description
This Fresh Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is a crunchy, colorful, and healthy side dish perfect for any meal. Packed with nutrients, dried cranberries, and a creamy dressing, it’s the ultimate potluck or BBQ favorite. It’s quick to prepare and customizable to suit your taste!
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped 🥦
- 3 cups fresh cauliflower, chopped 🌸
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced 🧅
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries 🍇
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 🌻
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 🍎
- 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash the broccoli and cauliflower thoroughly. Chop them into bite-sized florets. Dice the red onion finely.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Adjust sweetness or tanginess to your liking.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, cranberries, sunflower seeds, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Keep the dressing separate if you’re preparing ahead of time. Toss everything together just before serving to maintain crunchiness.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Variations: Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor, or substitute sunflower seeds with chopped almonds for a nutty twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kca
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10h
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg