Only Veggies Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and nutritious "Only Veggies Broccoli Cauliflower Salad," a crunchy and colorful medley of fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Packed with bite-sized broccoli and cauliflower florets, shredded carrot, crisp red bell pepper, and aromatic red onion, this salad is elevated with a burst of fresh parsley and a tangy blend of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy, vegan, and gluten-free dish is perfect as a chilled side or a light, guilt-free meal. Whether you're meal prepping or serving guests, this salad embodies fresh flavors, vibrant textures, and wholesome goodness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Broccoli florets
- 3 cups Cauliflower florets
- 1 large Carrot, shredded
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash and dry the broccoli and cauliflower florets thoroughly.
Cut the broccoli and cauliflower florets into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Shred the carrot using a box grater or food processor and add it to the bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and finely chop the red onion, then add both to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the vegetable mixture in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing and healthy side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2281 mg | 49% | |
*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.
