Sicilian Chopped Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

Name: Sicilian Chopped Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad
Prep time: 18 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli, (about 5 cups chopped); 1 small head cauliflower, (about 5 cups chopped); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp cider vinegar; 1 tsp grated lemon zest; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp finely chopped garlic; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 3/4 cup Thomson raisins; 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Prep Time18 mins
Total Time18 mins
Makes10 servings

Kids and adults alike will have no problem eating their greens in the form of this broccoli and cauliflower salad.

Ingredients

1 bunch broccoli, (about 5 cups chopped)
1 small head cauliflower, (about 5 cups chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup Thomson raisins
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

Using a food processor, or by hand, finely chop broccoli and cauliflower florets and peeled stems into small pieces.
Combine mayonnaise, cider vinegar, lemon zest and juice, sugar and garlic in a bowl and whisk in buttermilk. Season with salt and pepper.
Place broccoli, cauliflower and raisins in a bowl. Drizzle over dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle pine nuts overtop and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 17g, Fat 12g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 214mg.

This article was originally published on Oct 12, 2012