Crunchy Floret Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Crunchy Floret Salad, a wholesome combination of bite-sized broccoli and cauliflower florets, crisp red bell pepper, sweet carrots, and tangy red onion. Enhanced with slivered almonds for a satisfying crunch and dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness, this salad achieves the perfect balance of texture and flavor. The creamy dressing, made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a drizzle of honey, ties everything together with its tangy-sweet appeal. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and served chilled, this nutritious salad is ideal as a colorful side dish or a light and healthy main course. Packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich yogurt, and nutrient-dense almonds, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 medium carrots
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.5 cup slivered almonds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the broccoli and cauliflower florets thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Chop the broccoli and cauliflower florets into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small chunks and add it to the salad bowl.
Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl.
Finely dice the red onion and toss it with the other vegetables in the bowl.
Add the slivered almonds and dried cranberries to the bowl for a touch of crunch and sweetness.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1068 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.5 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 509 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2441 mg | 52% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
