Lemon-Dijon Salad of Winter Vegetables Recipe

Name: Lemon-Dijon Salad of Winter Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets of uniform size; 1 small crown broccoli, cut into florets of uniform size; 12 prepeeled baby carrots; 3 oz. sugar snap peas, optional; 3 oz. snow pea greens, optional; 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard; 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 2 Tbs. olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 bunch radishes, stemmed, and thinly sliced; 3 scallions, ends trimmed, all white and about 2 inches of green, thinly sliced; 1/2 bunch parsley, minced

Servings: persons

1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets of uniform size
1 small crown broccoli, cut into florets of uniform size
12 prepeeled baby carrots
3 oz. sugar snap peas, optional
3 oz. snow pea greens, optional
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 Tbs. olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 bunch radishes, stemmed, and thinly sliced
3 scallions, ends trimmed, all white and about 2 inches of green, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch parsley, minced

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and blanch cauliflower for 2 minutes.
2
Drain well, and rinse cauliflower with cold water.
3
Refill pot, blot drained cauliflower dry and roll florets up in a paper towel.
4
Place in a plastic bag, and refrigerate.
5
Repeat procedure with broccoli.
6
Refill pot, and bring to a boil again.
7
Place snow pea greens in a colander, and set aside in kitchen sink.
8
Blanch carrots, and pour carrot water over greens to wilt slightly.
9
Repeat cold water-blot-refrigerate treatment with carrots, sugar snap peas and snow pea greens, if using.
10
Meanwhile, 1 hour before serving, combine mustard, lemon juice and garlic in a large salad bowl.
11
Whisk in olive oil, salt and pepper.
12
Put all blanched and raw vegetables in bowl.
13
Toss, season with salt and pepper again and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets of uniform size, 1 small crown broccoli, cut into florets of uniform size, 12 prepeeled baby carrots, 3 oz. sugar snap peas, optional, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Dijon Salad of Winter Vegetables falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon-Dijon Salad of Winter Vegetables

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