BROCCOLI-CAULIFLOWER CASHEW SALAD

Broccoli-Cauliflower Cashew Salad image

I make this salad often in summertime. It is very refreshing, healthy and low in calories. If I want to make it into an entree, I add chicken or shrimp along with cooked pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup fresh cauliflowerets
2/3 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1/3 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons chopped cashews

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, celery seed, salt and pepper. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss to coat., Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, stir in cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges