Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe.
This broccoli and cauliflower salad is crunchy and creamy at the same time. It's easy to make and makes a great side dish for anything. It can be made vegan and it's gluten free.
Ingredients
Main Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
- 4 cups raw cauliflower florets, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crunchy sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup vegan cheddar cheese, cubed (or regular cheddar if not vegan)
Creamy Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan or regular whole egg mayonaise
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon seeded mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh broccoli florets, raw cauliflower florets, diced red onion, chopped apple, sun-dried tomatoes, mixed nuts, crunchy sunflower seeds, and vegan cheddar cheese.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vegan mayonnaise, vinegar, seeded mustard, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Give the salad a quick toss before serving. Enjoy your clean broccoli cauliflower salad as a perfect side dish or light meal!
Notes
Many broccoli cauliflower salad recipes are made with bacon but we substitute bacon with sun-dried tomatoes so it can be vegan friendly and even a little healhier. Give these a try and let me know below if you loved it or added somethingng else to it that worked well.
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