Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
I love capers, which pair perfectly with the tangy lemon vinaigrette in this light Broccoli Cauliflower Salad. The dressing makes any vegetable taste delicious and works wonderfully on any veggies like carrots, arugula, etc. This refreshing summer salad is easy to make and packed with fresh, crisp flavors. It is excellent for a picnic, potluck, family gathering, or weeknight family dinners. More broccoli salad recipes, try this Broccoli Salad Recipe with bacon, mayonnaise, red onion and sunflower seeds. Or this Broccoli Sub Salad loaded with your favorite Italian Sub sandwich ingredients.
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Ingredients
This easy broccoli and cauliflower salad requires only 6 main ingredients. Scroll to the bottom for the exact measurements.
Healthy: Broccoli and cauliflower are loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making this dish a nutritious choice for any meal. Make Ahead: Prepare this simple broccoli and cauliflower salad recipe the day before serving to ease dinnertime stress. Dietary Restrictions: It’s great for almost any diet, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, Weight Watchers-friendly, and dairy-free.
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Broccoli Florets provides fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. Cauliflower cut in bite-sized pieces which also contains fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate. Capers’ briny, tangy flavor complements the lemon dressing. Dressing: Lemon juice, olive oil, crushed garlic, minced shallot, salt, and pepper create a light and bright lemon vinaigrette.
How to Make Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Make the dressing, steam the veggies, and toss–so simple! See the recipe card for complete instructions.
Variations
Vegetables: You can use all broccoli or all cauliflower if you prefer. Acid: Swap lemon with white or red wine vinegar. Tangier Dressing: Add more lemon juice or Dijon mustard. You could also zest a lemon over the vegetables. Briny Ingredient: Substitute the capers with sliced kalamata olives.
What to Serve with Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
This broccoli cauliflower salad is a great side dish with any summer meal.
Meat and Poultry: Grill steak or chicken for a nice dinner. Seafood: Grilled shrimp, salmon kebabs, or crab legs would pair well. Vegetarian: Prepare this zucchini quiche or white bean caprese salad for a vegetarian protein. Starchy Sides: If you want another side dish to round out your meal, make this grilled corn salad, red potato salad, or summer macaroni salad.
Storage
Make Ahead: Steam the vegetables and make the vinaigrette a day early. Before serving, toss the broccoli and cauliflower with the dressing and top with capers. Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. How to Eat Leftovers: You can microwave this salad until warm, eat it cold, or bring it to room temperature by letting it sit on the counter for 30 minutes before eating.
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