Jack is obsessed with this broccoli slaw recipe. Don’t get me wrong, I love it too, but I haven’t heard him rave about a salad this much since…I don’t know when. His favorite part is the dried cranberries, and how their sweet-tart flavor contrasts with the crisp veggies and creamy, tangy dressing. I made it as a side dish with dinner the other night, and he hasn’t stopped talking about it since!
Luckily for him, this broccoli slaw recipe is exactly the sort of thing I like to make in the summer. It’s light and refreshing, and it keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days, making it a great choice for picnics and cookouts. I’m planning to have it on repeat all season long, and I hope you will too.
Another great thing about this broccoli slaw recipe? It uses an entire head of broccoli, stalk and all! Here’s how I prepare it:
Once you slice the veggies, this broccoli slaw recipe is SO simple to make! Just whisk together the dressing ingredients, measure the almonds and cranberries…
This broccoli slaw would be a perfect side dish for barbecues, cookouts, and potlucks. It pairs well with other summer sides like grilled corn on the cob, grilled veggies, fruit salad, and pasta salad. And for a main course, you can’t go wrong with one of these:
For a simpler meal, serve this broccoli slaw as a side with your favorite protein. We also love packing it up for picnics with these Caprese Sandwiches or these Chickpea Salad Sandwiches. Enjoy!
Broccoli Slaw
This easy broccoli slaw recipe is a delicious side dish! We love packing it up for picnics and serving it at summer cookouts. To get 3 cups of julienned broccoli stems, you’ll need 1 very large or 2 medium heads of broccoli.
Prep: 30min
Ingredients:
- 3 cups julienned broccoli stems
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup sliced red cabbage
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ½ cup toasted sliced almonds (reserve some for garnish)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries (reserve some for garnish)
- Coleslaw Dressing (omit the celery seed)
Instruction:
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli stems, florets, carrots, cabbage, onion, almonds, and cranberries.
- Drizzle with about ¾ of the dressing and toss to coat. Add more dressing, if desired. Garnish with the reserved almonds and cranberries and serve.
Creamy Broccoli Slaw
Shredded broccoli is mixed with tart granny smith apples, chewy dried cranberries and crunchy sunflower seeds tossed in a simple creamy dressing!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 161 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 81 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 32 ounces broccoli slaw mixture
- 1 granny smith apple
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- salt & pepper to taste
Instruction:
- Cut granny smith apple in half and remove seeds. Cut into fine julienne slices and toss with lemon juice.
- Mix all dressing ingredients and set aside.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
