Crisp Broccoli Slaw Salad (Printable)

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

# How to Prepare:

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 the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat every strand evenly.
04 - Gently fold in the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries, distributing them throughout the slaw without over-mixing.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if short on time.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It converts broccoli stems, the part most people toss, into something genuinely craveable.
  • Fifteen minutes from cutting board to table with zero cooking required.
02 -
  • The slaw tastes better on the second day but the crunch fades, so if making ahead keep the dressing and vegetables separate until about an hour before serving.
  • Substituting half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt keeps the creaminess while lightening the overall texture considerably.
03 -
  • Save broccoli stems in a bag in the freezer until you have enough for a full batch, since they keep well for weeks and shred beautifully even after freezing.
  • Toasting the seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them creates a depth of flavor that raw seeds simply cannot match.

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