Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A crunchy and creamy salad combining fresh broccoli and cauliflower, topped with dried cranberries and toasted almonds in a honey-lemon sauce.
Raw veggies, but make them exciting. Snappy broccoli and cauliflower crunch against sweet cranberries in a creamy dressing — the salad that converts vegetable skeptics.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1 medium head of broccoli
- 🫗 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 🫗 ¾ cup dried cranberries (craisins)
- 🫗 ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted in a dry pan until golden
- 🫗 2 tbsp honey
- 🫗 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from half a lemon)
- 🫗 ½ cup real mayonnaise
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Prepare vegetables:** Break broccoli and cauliflower into small florets.
**Toast almonds:** Toast the slivered almonds in a dry pan until golden.
**Prepare sauce:** In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, honey and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
**Assemble:** In a large bowl, combine the vegetable florets, cranberries and toasted almonds. Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat all ingredients before serving.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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