Broccoli Slaw (Printable)

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

# 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 bowl, combine the shredded broccoli stems, grated carrot, sliced red onion, and shredded red cabbage.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold in the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries until evenly distributed 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 takes fifteen minutes from fridge to table and requires absolutely zero cooking, which makes it the most honest summer side dish I know.
  • The dressing lands somewhere between tangy and sweet, and it clings to every shred without making the whole thing soggy the next day.
02 -
  • Do not dress the slaw more than a few hours ahead or the vegetables will weep and you will end up with a puddle at the bottom of the bowl.
  • Shredding the broccoli stems by hand with a box grater gives you the best texture, but a food processor with the shredding disc saves time and works nearly as well.
03 -
  • Toast your seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them, because that single step turns good crunch into unforgettable crunch.
  • If you are using a pre packaged broccoli slaw mix, give it a quick rinse and pat it dry so the dressing does not get watered down.

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