Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad (Surówka brokułowo-kalafiorowa)
A fresh broccoli and cauliflower salad with apple, onion, dill and a creamy lemon mayonnaise dressing. This Thermomix TM7 recipe chops the vegetables and herbs in seconds and blends the dressing to a silky consistency. Ideal as a light lunch, buffet salad or side for grilled dishes, ready with minimal effort and washing-up.
About this recipe
Broccoli and cauliflower salad is a crunchy, refreshing salad that the Thermomix TM7 prepares in minutes, making it a favourite among quick salad recipes for lunch, buffets and barbecues. Instead of painstakingly cutting cauliflower and broccoli florets by hand, the all-in-one kitchen machine chops them uniformly in the mixing bowl, while fresh dill is minced finely in seconds. The sweet apple and onion add fruity-sharp contrast, and the freshly squeezed lemon juice, caster sugar and mayonnaise come together into a silky, tangy dressing without a single lump. Because everything happens in one bowl, there is far less washing-up than with traditional preparation. This salad suits vegetarians, works brilliantly as a make-ahead side for a summer barbecue or festive buffet, and even appeals to children thanks to the sweet apple. With the TM7 you achieve an even texture throughout, so every forkful carries the same balance of crunch, creaminess and citrus freshness.
Preparation tips
- Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into pieces of similar size before adding them to the mixing bowl so the Thermomix chops them evenly; uneven pieces give a mixed, less attractive salad texture.
- Prepare the dressing with lemon juice, mayonnaise, sugar and salt first, then fold it through the florets just before serving so the apple and vegetables stay crisp and fresh for longer.
- For a lighter version, replace half of the mayonnaise with natural yogurt or a plant-based alternative; the dill and lemon keep the flavour bright and the children in your family will hardly notice the difference.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free variation: swap the mayonnaise for a lactose-free or vegan mayonnaise and add an extra squeeze of lemon juice; the cauliflower, broccoli, apple and dill remain unchanged and the salad keeps its creamy, tangy character.
- Festive variation: add toasted sunflower seeds, pomegranate seeds and thin strips of red cabbage for colour; this turns the broccoli and cauliflower salad into a showpiece for Christmas or a festive buffet table.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The TM7 chops the cauliflower florets into even, bite-sized pieces in seconds, saving you more than ten minutes of knife work. [Time Savings]
- Thanks to precise weighing directly in the mixing bowl, the caster sugar and sea salt for the dressing are measured to the gram without extra scales. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix grates the apple finely so its sweetness spreads evenly through the broccoli salad instead of sinking to the bottom. [Multi-Function]
- With the mixing function, the TM7 blends mayonnaise and freshly squeezed lemon juice into a silky, lump-free dressing in one bowl. [Multi-Function]
- The Thermomix whips the dressing briefly to a light, creamy consistency that coats every broccoli and cauliflower piece perfectly. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh dill leaves
- onion
- cauliflower florets
- broccoli florets
- apple
- mayonnaise
- red pepper (optional)
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- caster sugar
- fine sea salt