Raw Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Raw Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is the ultimate no-cook side dish that’s both nutritious and irresistibly delicious. Packed with fresh broccoli and cauliflower florets, vibrant shredded carrots, tangy red onion, and chewy raisins or dried cranberries, every bite offers a delightful mix of textures. Sunflower seeds add the perfect nutty crunch, while a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey ties it all together with just the right balance of sweetness and tang. This quick and easy salad comes together in just 20 minutes and requires no cooking, making it the perfect make-ahead dish for potlucks, barbecues, or a light lunch. Serve it chilled for a refreshing bite that’s as healthy as it is satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the broccoli and cauliflower florets. Chop them into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and finely dice the red onion. Add it to the bowl along with the shredded carrots, sunflower seeds, and raisins or dried cranberries.
In a smaller bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until the florets are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 583 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.3 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2666 mg | 57% | |
*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.
