Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Avocado Dressing

Name: Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Avocado Dressing - Arina J.
Ingredients: 500 g cauliflower; 500 g broccoli; 250 g feta cheese; 1 piece fennel; 250 g Kalamata olives; 250 g celery; 350 g cucumber; 4 pieces bell pepper; 5 green onions; 3 bunches parsley; 4 bunches dill; 3 eggs; 2 pieces avocado; 4 cloves green garlic; 1 piece lemon; 1 tablespoon mustard; 150 ml extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground chili pepper.

Salad - Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Avocado Dressing by Arina J. - Recipia

I propose a delicious and nutritious salad, ideal for a healthy lunch, that combines a variety of fresh vegetables and a creamy avocado dressing. This recipe is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients, perfect for energizing you throughout the day. We start by preparing the vegetables. We wash the cauliflower and fennel well, then cut them into small, uniform cubes for even cooking. We break the broccoli into small florets, which will help steam penetrate every part. All these vegetables will be steamed for about 20 minutes, so they retain their crunchy texture and essential nutrients. While the vegetables are cooking, we can take care of the other ingredients. We chop the celery, cucumber, and bell pepper into cubes, ensuring they are all of similar size for an aesthetic presentation. The cheese we choose can be feta or goat cheese, also cut into cubes, and the olives, after pitting, are sliced thin. We boil the eggs until hard, then peel and cut them into six equal parts. These will add a creamy texture and an extra protein boost to the salad. To give the salad a special flavor, we finely chop the dill and parsley, and the onion is diced small to avoid overwhelming the dish. These fresh herbs will add a wonderful fragrance and intense flavor. Now let’s take care of the dressing. We remove the pit and skin from the avocado, then chop the garlic into small pieces. In a blender, we mash the avocado together with the garlic, adding olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, and, if you want a hint of spice, chili pepper. We mix until we get a smooth and homogeneous cream. In a large bowl, we add the steamed vegetables, celery, cucumber, bell pepper, olive slices, and chopped herbs. We pour the avocado dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and mix gently, ensuring that each piece is well coated with the dressing. For an attractive appearance, at the end, we garnish the salad with slices of boiled eggs and cubes of cheese. This salad not only looks wonderful but also offers a combination of textures and flavors that will delight your taste buds. Enjoy your meal!