Broccoli Slaw Recipe
This summer, switch up the traditional side and make this healthy Broccoli Slaw instead. Toss together shredded broccoli florets, carrots, cabbage, onions, nuts, and berries in a creamy vinaigrette dressing and you're good to go.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
- 1 lb. broccoli 1 large head or 2 medium
- 2 cups carrots matchstick
- 2 cups red cabbage shredded
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ cup almonds thinly sliced, toasted
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds, roasted and salted
- ½ cup cranberries dried
- ¾ cup mayonnaise Paleo or vegan, if needed
- 1 ½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard or yellow
- 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. sugar optional
- ¾ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
Cut the larger florets off of the head of broccoli and then cut them into smaller bite-sized pieces. Julienne the stalks of the broccoli into 2-inch long by ⅛” thick pieces.
Add the prepared broccoli to a large bowl along with the carrots, cabbage, red onion, parsley, almonds, seeds, and cranberries.
Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
Pour the dressing on top of the vegetables and toss until everything is well coated. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to serve chilled.
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6437IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg