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Broccoli-and-Cauliflower-Salad-Recipe

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

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This Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad is bursting with flavor! Featuring tender veggies, crumbled feta, and a zesty dressing, it’s a refreshing side dish that’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for healthy meals any day of the week.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups bite-sized broccoli flowerets
  • 4 cups bite-sized cauliflower flowerets
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped small
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (more or less to taste)
  • 4 t olive oil
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • zest from one lemon
  • 3 t fresh lemon juice
  • 1 t dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon (see notes)
  • 1 tsp. spike seasoning (see notes)
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil while chopping broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Once boiling, add cauliflower and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add broccoli and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until veggies are just tender. Test with a fork.
  4. Drain veggies in a colander and let them cool to room temperature, patting dry if needed.
  5. While cooling, chop red onion and crumble feta cheese.
  6. Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice into a bowl.
  7. Chop the tarragon or any herbs of choice.
  8. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, tarragon, Spike seasoning, and salt and pepper for the dressing.
  9. When the veggies are cooled, toss them with the desired amount of dressing.
  10. Fold in chopped red onion and crumbled feta gently, seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed.
  11. Serve at room temperature, enjoying the fresh flavors.

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Notes

Best served fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to two days.
Add more feta or other herbs for additional flavor according to your preference.

  • Author: dani
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling and Tossing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg