Crunchy Broccoli & Bell Pepper Salad
A Colorful, Crisp & Healthy Salad
A fresh, colorful salad made with crunchy broccoli, bell peppers, and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing — light, healthy, and ready in just 15 minutes!
Fresh, colorful, and bursting with crunch — this Broccoli & Bell Pepper Salad is the perfect combination of health and flavor. Packed with nutrient-rich broccoli, crisp bell peppers, red onion, and cabbage, it’s tossed in a light tangy dressing made with olive oil, lemon, and Dijon mustard. The salad is naturally vegetarian, can be made vegan, and works beautifully as a side dish, light lunch, or meal-prep option. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a refreshing way to add more veggies to your plate while enjoying bold, zesty flavors.
Crunchy Broccoli & Bell Pepper Salad
TOTAL TIME :
15 minutes
YIELD :
4 servings
A fresh, colorful salad made with crunchy broccoli, bell peppers, and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing — light, healthy, and ready in just 15 minutes!
Salad Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
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Instructions
1. Prep the broccoli – If you prefer softer broccoli, blanch the florets in boiling water for 1 minute, then immediately transfer to ice water to keep them crisp. Otherwise, use raw for extra crunch.
2. Prepare the veggies – Thinly slice the bell peppers, onion, and cabbage. Julienne the carrot.
3. Mix the salad base – In a large bowl, combine broccoli, bell peppers, onion, carrot, and cabbage.
4. Whisk the dressing – In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), mustard, honey/maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Toss & serve – Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and sprinkle sunflower seeds on top. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes before serving for deeper flavor.
Prep Time : 12 minutes
Cook Time : 2 minutes
Category : Salad
Method : Raw
NUTRITION FACTS
Serves :
4
Calories Per Serving :
160 kcal
Total Fat :
10 g
Sodium :
90 mg
Dietary Fiber :
5 g
Protein :
4 g
Vitamin C :
85 mg
Potassium :
580 mg
Cholesterol :
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate :
16 g
Sugars :
7 g
Vitamin A :
2800 IU
Iron :
1.8 mg
Phosphorus :
580 mg
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