Creamy Broccoli Slaw Salad (Printable)
Crisp shredded broccoli and carrots with a creamy, tangy dressing — a quick side for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 cups broccoli stems, shredded (or pre-packaged broccoli slaw mix)
02 - 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
03 - 1 small red onion, finely sliced
04 - 1/2 cup red cabbage, finely shredded (optional)
→ Dressing
05 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Extras
10 - 1/3 cup sunflower seeds or sliced almonds
11 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded broccoli stems, grated carrot, finely sliced red onion, and shredded red cabbage until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly, ensuring every strand is evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold in the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the slaw.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking required, which makes it a summer lifesaver.
- The creamy tangy dressing clings to every shred and somehow tastes even better the next day.
02 -
- If you salt the shredded vegetables and let them sit for five minutes before dressing, they soften slightly and absorb flavor much better.
- Substituting half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt creates a lighter version that still tastes rich and satisfying.
03 -
- Use the large holes of a box grater for the broccoli stems and the small holes for the carrot to create varied textures in every bite.
- Letting the finished slaw rest in the fridge for an hour instead of fifteen minutes transforms the flavor from good to genuinely memorable.