Description
Crisp and zesty broccoli slaw delivers a refreshing crunch that dances with tangy dressing and colorful vegetables. Nutritious greens and crunchy textures combine for a light, satisfying side dish you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (12 ounces / 340 grams) bag broccoli slaw mix
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning and Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (optional)
- ¼ cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking mayo, Greek yogurt, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper until silky and fully incorporated.
- Transfer broccoli slaw mix into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a crisp canvas for flavor infusion.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the slaw, using gentle folding motions to ensure each shred is thoroughly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Incorporate any desired supplementary ingredients like sunflower seeds, raisins, or chopped nuts for added texture and complexity.
- Refrigerate the dressed slaw for a minimum of 15-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to marinate and soften slightly.
- Just before serving, give the slaw a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the texture.
- Present the chilled slaw as a refreshing side dish, garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or additional cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with vegan alternatives like coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version, keeping the creamy texture intact.
- Toast sunflower seeds or sliced almonds for extra crunch and nutty flavor, adding depth to the slaw’s texture.
- Adjust honey with maple syrup or agave for different sweetness levels and to accommodate vegan dietary preferences.
- Enhance nutritional value by mixing in shredded kale or add grated carrots for additional color and vitamin boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg