Broccoli Slaw (Print Page)

Crisp shredded broccoli and carrots tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing with seeds and cranberries.

# What You 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, 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 smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure every strand is evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold in the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the slaw.
05 - Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms scraps into something genuinely exciting, which feels like a small magic trick every time.
  • The creamy tangy dressing pulls everything together in under fifteen minutes with zero cooking required.
02 -
  • Salt your shredded vegetables lightly and let them sit for five minutes before dressing, because drawing out excess moisture keeps the slaw from turning soupy.
  • Tasting the dressing on its own before mixing it in lets you adjust the balance of sweet and tangy to your exact preference.
03 -
  • Use the large holes on your box grater for the broccoli stems and the smaller holes for the carrot to create varied textures in every bite.
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice added right before serving wakes up the entire bowl and makes the flavors sparkle.

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