Broccoli Slaw
Bright, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, broccoli slaw is the ultimate colorful side dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. This easy-to-make recipe features shredded broccoli stems, crisp carrots, and vibrant red cabbage, all tossed in a creamy yet tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch, while optional raisins bring a touch of sweetness to every bite. Perfect as a chilled companion to barbecue spreads, tacos, or sandwiches, this versatile slaw takes just 20 minutes to prepare and requires no cooking. It's a refreshing way to enjoy fresh veggies while delivering bold flavors and textures that will be a hit at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads broccoli
- 2 medium carrot
- 0.25 head red cabbage
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.25 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
Trim the broccoli heads and shred the stems using a box grater or food processor, saving the florets for another recipe or chopping them finely to include in the slaw.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or food processor.
Thinly slice the red cabbage or shred it using a sharp knife or mandoline.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded broccoli, grated carrots, and shredded red cabbage. Toss to evenly distribute the vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients.
Fold in the sunflower seeds and raisins (if using) for added texture and sweetness.
Let the slaw sit for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the broccoli slaw chilled as a refreshing side dish or as a topping for sandwiches or tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.0 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2670 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.9 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.0 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.0 g | ||
| Protein | 28.2 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3449 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
