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How to Make the Best Broccoli Cauliflower Salad – Healthy & Delicious Recipes


  • Author: Elina

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups (150 g) broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 cups (150 g) cauliflower florets, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ½ cup (50 g) shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup (40 g) red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (40 g) dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup (30 g) sunflower seeds or chopped almonds
  • 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

For the dressing:

  • ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Steam or blanch the broccoli and cauliflower florets until just tender-crisp, then drain and cool under cold running water to stop cooking.
    • In a large bowl, combine the cooled broccoli and cauliflower with shredded carrots, sliced red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
    • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss lightly to coat evenly.
    • Gently fold in the crumbled turkey bacon.
    • Chill the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.