Description
A refreshing salad that combines crisp vegetables with tart apples and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups broccoli florets
- 2½-3 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 medium apple, diced
- ½ small red onion, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup chopped roasted almonds
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse all fresh vegetables thoroughly.
- Chop broccoli and cauliflower into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the apple (skin on) into small pieces.
- Finely mince the red onion, slice the celery thinly, and chop the green onions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and olive oil until smooth.
- Gradually add lemon juice while whisking to maintain a silky texture.
- Stir in honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the prepared vegetables along with dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, and roasted almonds.
- Toss gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Pour the lemon dressing over the salad mixture and toss until every piece is well-coated.
- Serve immediately, or chill for at least 30 minutes for optimal flavor.
Notes
For extra crunch, add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. If short on time, use pre-chopped veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American