Broccoli Slaw with Creamy Dressing (Printable)
Crisp shredded broccoli and carrots tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing with seeds and dried cranberries.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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, ensuring every strand is evenly coated.
04 - Gently fold in the sunflower seeds and dried cranberries, distributing them throughout the slaw.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if preferred.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crunch is absurdly satisfying and holds up beautifully even after sitting in the fridge for a day.
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat with zero cooking, which makes it the ultimate low effort side dish.
02 -
- If you salt the vegetables and let them sit before adding dressing, they will release water and dilute your carefully balanced flavors.
- Substituting half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt creates a lighter version that actually tastes brighter and more complex.
03 -
- Save the broccoli florets for another meal and use only the peeled stems because they shred into the most satisfying, crunchy texture that holds dressing perfectly.
- Toasting the sunflower seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes transforms them from bland to deeply nutty and fragrant, and that single step is what makes people ask what your secret is.