Broccoli, Cauliflower And Orange Salad Recipe

Unlike a traditional salad, this dish incorporates some of the most common brassicas, giving this dish an earthy and fulfilling quality. Even better is that this dish resembles more of a potato-salad replacement versus a mixed greens blend, making it a perfect bring-along for a pot-luck or group picnic.

Altogether, this recipe comes together quickly (assuming you have all of the ingredients on hand), but definitely consider breaking out your food processor to save some time with the vegetable prep.

For this dish, you’ll be using a certain Paleo replacement that you’ll want to have on hand before you get started. Otherwise, your prep time will increase a bit: The homemade mayonnaise, which you can prep to your taste in advance and keep refrigerated until you need it.

Also, consider the size and texture of the florets you purchase for this meal – since no cooking is required, you might find these a bit too tough. Try using smaller, riper florets or using broccolini if needed.

While this dish works well as a side, even with the inclusion of bacon, we think pairing this with a heartier protein would really round out any plate. For a picnic-themed meal, try adding a serving of these firecracker baked chicken breasts, or this slow cooker pulled beef dish.

Broccoli, Cauliflower And Orange Salad Recipe

Serves: 4 Prep: 25 min

Ingredients

• 1 broccoli head, cut into small florets
• 1 cauliflower head, cut into small florets
• 6 to 8 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
• 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
• ½ red onion, minced
• ½ cup homemade mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Whisk until everything is well-emulsified.
3. Place the cauliflower, broccoli, oranges, onion, and bacon in a large salad bowl.
4. Pour the dressing over and gently toss everything until well combined.
5. Refrigerate covered for 30 minutes or more before serving.

Broccoli, Cauliflower And Orange Salad Recipe

This recipe goes beyond typical by using broccoli, cauliflower, and orange segments to make a delicious salad blend.

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Prep Time 25 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 574 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 broccoli head cut into small florets
• 1 cauliflower head cut into small florets
• 6 to 8 bacon slices cooked and crumbled
• 2 oranges peeled and segmented
• ½ red onion minced
• ½ cup homemade mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  ½ cup homemade mayonnaise, 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Whisk until everything is well-emulsified.
• Place the cauliflower, broccoli, oranges, onion, and bacon in a large salad bowl.
  1 broccoli head, 1 cauliflower head, 2 oranges, ½ red onion, 6 to 8 bacon slices
• Pour the dressing over and gently toss everything until well combined.
• Refrigerate covered for 30 minutes or more before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 12gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 1130mgFiber: 9gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1125IUVitamin C: 244mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 2mg

Keyword broccoli, cauliflower, orange

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