This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Feta has a tasty Tarragon Vinaigrette, but make the dressing without tarragon if you prefer! But don’t skip the creamy Feta that adds so much flavor to this low-carb salad!

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I still remember the salad I made when I first tried fresh tarragon, and this Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Feta has that distinctive tarragon flavor in the dressing that I like so much. But through the years I’ve realized that not everyone likes the slightly anise flavor of this herb.

So let me start by making it clear that you can skip the tarragon completely (or use another type of herb) in the dressing for this tasty broccoli cauliflower salad, and it will still taste great. If you’re looking for a season-spanning salad to take you from summer into fall, this salad will be perfect for that.

And when we made this salad recently to update the photos, Kara and I couldn’t help adding some creamy Feta cheese And OH MY, what a great idea that was. Of course the Feta is also completely optional, but if you like Feta I’m encouraging you to use some.

And you know that both broccoli and cauliflower are cruciferous vegetables that are loaded with nutrients, right? I hope you’ll consider this healthy dish as a new idea for a think-outside-the-box salad for fall!

What ingredients do you need for this recipe?

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Do you need both broccoli and cauliflower in this Broccoli Cauliflower Salad?

Although we really liked this salad with a combination of broccoli and cauliflower, I think you could make a delicious variation with all broccoli or all cauliflower if that’s what you prefer. But please don’t skip the Feta!

What does fresh Tarragon taste like?

The flavor of fresh tarragon is somewhat similar to the flavor of fresh basil, but tarragon has more a more licorice flavor. If you like fennel, you might like Tarragon, but if it doesn’t sound like your thing, just use another herb or make the Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad without any herbs in the dressing and it will still be delicious.

Want more ideas for fresh Tarragon?

Check out Cooking with Fresh Tarragon for lots more ideas for using this interesting herb!

Want more healthy salads with broccoli or cauliflower?

Who else loves broccoli and cauliflower in salads? I shared my favorite ideas for cauliflower salads in Low-Carb and Keto Cauliflower Salads, and I’ve made a lot of tasty salads with broccoli too.

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How to Make Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Feta:

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil while you cut up broccoli and cauliflower.
  2. When water boils, add the cauliflower and cook 1 minute.
  3. Then add the broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes more, just until veggies are barely starting to get tender.
  4. When veggies are done, drain in a colander placed in the sink. Let them drain well, or pat dry with paper towels if you’re in a rush.
  5. While veggies cool, chop the red onion and crumble the Feta, zest and juice the lemon, and whisk together dressing ingredients.
  6. When broccoli and cauliflower is at room temperature, toss with desired amount of dressing.
  7. Then gently mix in the red onion.
  8. Carefully fold in the Feta cheese and season salad to taste with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
  9. Serve salad at room temperature.
  10. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a day or two, but the salad is definitely best when it’s freshly made.

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Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

This Broccoli Cauliflower Salad would taste great with Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Capers, Chicken Cutlets with Mustard Sauce, Maple-Glazed Salmon, Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks, or Chicken Souvlaki for a low-carb meal.

More Cruciferous Salads with Broccoli or Cauliflower:

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Yield: 6 servings

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Feta

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Feta has a tasty Tarragon Vinaigrette and this is a great way to use fresh tarragon, or switch it up with another herb if you're not a tarragon fan.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients:

  • 4 cups bite-sized broccoli flowerets
  • 4 cups bite-sized cauliflower flowerets
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped small
  • 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese (more or less to taste)

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 4 T olive oil
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • zest from one lemon
  • 3 T fresh lemon juice
  • 1 T Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh tarragon (see notes)
  • 1 tsp. Spike Seasoning (see notes)
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil while you cut up broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
  2. When water boils, add the cauliflower and cook 1 minute.
  3. Then add the broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes more, just until veggies are barely starting to get tender. (Test a piece with a fork.)
  4. When veggies are done, drain in a colander placed in the sink. Let them drain well, or pat dry with paper towels if you're in a rush.
  5. While veggies drain and come to room temperature, chop the red onion and crumble the Feta.
  6. Zest the lemon and squeeze the juice.
  7. Chop the fresh tarragon, or other herbs of your choice.
  8. Whisk together the olive oil, mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon, chopped tarragon, Spike Seasoning (affiliate link), and salt and pepper to make the dressing.
  9. When broccoli and cauliflower is at room temperature, toss with desired amount of dressing.
  10. Then gently mix in the red onion.
  11. Carefully fold in the Feta cheese and season salad to taste with salt and fresh-ground black pepper.
  12. Serve salad at room temperature.
  13. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for a day or two, but the salad is definitely best when it's freshly made.

Notes

You can omit tarragon or use another herb of your choice if you're not a fan of tarragon. If you don't have Spike Seasoning (affiliate link), use any all-purpose seasoning blend.

This recipe adapted from a recipe found in The G.I. Diet Express. (affiliate link)

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 274Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 761mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 6gSugar: 5gProtein: 8g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad with Feta is a great dish for low-carb and Keto diet plans, and it’s also good for any phase of the original South Beach Diet. You’ll want to use a moderate amount of Feta if you’re making this for South Beach.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This recipe was posted in 2007 for Weekend Herb Blogging, when I had just discovered French Tarragon. It was updated with new photos in 2019, and was last updated with more information in 2023.

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