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!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Broccoli florets
• 3 cups Cauliflower florets
• 1 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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the broccoli and cauliflower florets thoroughly.

Step 2

Cut the broccoli and cauliflower florets into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Shred the carrot using a box grater or food processor and add it to the bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and finely chop the red onion, then add both to the bowl.

Step 5

Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the vegetable mixture in the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 8

Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a refreshing and healthy side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1070.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	812.2

Total Fat 58.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1583.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.7g
Protein 21.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 415.6mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2280.9mg	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: 61.2%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 28.9%