Crunchy Floret Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Crunchy Floret Salad, a wholesome combination of bite-sized broccoli and cauliflower florets, crisp red bell pepper, sweet carrots, and tangy red onion. Enhanced with slivered almonds for a satisfying crunch and dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness, this salad achieves the perfect balance of texture and flavor. The creamy dressing, made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and a drizzle of honey, ties everything together with its tangy-sweet appeal. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and served chilled, this nutritious salad is ideal as a colorful side dish or a light and healthy main course. Packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich yogurt, and nutrient-dense almonds, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 medium carrots
• 0.5 red onion
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the broccoli and cauliflower florets thoroughly under cold running water and pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Chop the broccoli and cauliflower florets into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper into small chunks and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel and julienne the carrots, then add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Finely dice the red onion and toss it with the other vegetables in the bowl.

Step 6

Add the slivered almonds and dried cranberries to the bowl for a touch of crunch and sweetness.

Step 7

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Refrigerate the salad for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 10

Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1286.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1459.5

Total Fat 78.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 62.8mg	0%
Sodium 1067.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 93.2g
Protein 41.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 509.4mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 2441.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.8%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 42.1%