Marinated Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly flavorful, this Marinated Cauliflower and Broccoli Salad is a colorful blend of crunchy vegetables and zesty homemade dressing, perfect for a healthy side dish or light main course. Featuring tender bite-sized cauliflower and broccoli florets mingled with juicy cherry tomatoes and crisp red onion, every bite is loaded with texture and nutrition. The tangy dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, honey, and Dijon mustard, is a perfectly balanced medley of savory and sweet that marinates the vegetables to perfection. This no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and gets better with time, as marinating in the fridge enhances its flavors. Serve it chilled for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing addition to any meal. Simple, vibrant, and nutrient-packed, this salad is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and cut the cauliflower and broccoli into small, bite-sized florets.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cauliflower and broccoli mixture, and toss to coat evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a good toss and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1490 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1525 mg | 32% | |
*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.
