Broccoli Cauliflower Salad – Skinnytaste

This broccoli cauliflower salad recipe is quick and easy, perfect for warm weather or when you want to try a different way to prepare your broccoli.

Broccoli and cauliflower salad

I love capers, and they pair perfectly with the tangy lemon vinaigrette in this light broccoli cauliflower salad. The dressing enhances the flavor of all the vegetables and is great on carrots, arugula, and more. This refreshing summer salad is easy to make and full of fresh, crunchy flavor. It’s great for picnics, food trucks, family gatherings, or weeknight family dinners. For more broccoli salad recipes, try this broccoli salad recipe with bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, and sunflower seeds. Or try this broccoli sub salad, which is loaded with your favorite Italian sub sandwich ingredients.

Why You'll Love This Lemon Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

If you need a hearty salad without lettuce, this recipe is great. The beauty of using broccoli and cauliflower as the base of the salad is that it is hearty and can be stored in the fridge for several days. It is also so delicious and the lemon and capers really make the salad stand out!

• healthy: Broccoli and cauliflower are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.
• Prepare in advance: If you want to take the stress out of dinner, try making a broccoli and cauliflower salad the day before you plan to serve it.
• Dietary restrictions: Suitable for almost any diet, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, Weight Watchers friendly, and dairy-free.

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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Ingredients

This simple broccoli and cauliflower salad requires only six main ingredients. Scroll down for exact measurements.

• Broccoli florets Provides fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and potassium.
• Cauliflower Cut into bite-sized pieces, they contain fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, and more.
• Capers' The salty and sour flavors go well with the lemon dressing.
• dressing: Lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, minced shallots, salt and pepper make a light and refreshing lemon vinaigrette.

How to Make Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Just make the dressing, steam the veggies, mix them together, and you're done! It's that simple! Please see the recipe card for detailed instructions.

1. Lemon Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine salad dressing ingredients.
2. Chop the vegetables: Cut broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
3. Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower Florets: Fill a steamer with a little water, making sure it doesn't touch the steamer basket. Place the vegetables in the basket and steam for 5 minutes, until soft and crispy but not mushy.
4. Cool vegetables: Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a colander and rinse with cold water, making sure the water doesn't boil.
5. Making the salad: Place the vegetables in a large mixing bowl, toss with the lemon vinaigrette and top with the capers. Serve the salad warm or cold.

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• vegetable: If you like, you can use only broccoli or only cauliflower.
• mountain: Try using white or red vinegar instead of lemon vinegar.
• Tangier Dressing: Add more lemon juice or Dijon mustard. You can also zest the lemon over the vegetables.
• Salt water ingredients: You can use sliced ​​Kalamata olives instead of capers.

Served with Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

This broccoli cauliflower salad is a great side dish to any summer meal.

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• Prepare in advance: Steam the vegetables and make the vinaigrette a day ahead. Toss the broccoli and cauliflower with the dressing and top with the capers before serving.
• refrigerator: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• How to eat leftovers: This salad can be served warm by reheating in the microwave, cold, or left at room temperature for 30 minutes before eating.

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