Creamy Broccoli Slaw

Creamy Broccoli Slaw is a crunchy, crispy, summer addition to any barbecue, picnic, or potluck! Shredded broccoli is mixed with tart granny smith apples, chewy dried cranberries and crunchy sunflower seeds tossed in a simple creamy dressing!

Serve this as a side or on top of Pot Pulled Pork sandwiches or even in a wrap or burger!

What’s in Broccoli Coleslaw?

Why decide between a broccoli salad and a creamy coleslaw when you can have both! This broccoli slaw is the perfect combination of creamy, crunchy and colorful.

Packed with fiber and tons of nutrition, this salad has a colorfully crunchy bite and a tangy taste.  Broccoli slaw is a mixture of shredded broccoli stalks with julienned carrots and a bit of purple cabbage.

Broccoli slaw mixture can be purchased at almost any grocery store along with the bagged salads.

• Fruits: granny smith apples, dried cranberries
• Seeds: sunflower seeds
• Dressing: mayo, vinegar, and sugar

To Make Broccoli Slaw…

Make this salad in three easy steps!

1. Salad: Cut granny smith apple into julienne matchsticks or small dice. Toss with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
2. Dressing: To make the broccoli slaw dressing, mix all the dressing ingredients and set aside in the refrigerator so it can chill.
3. Combine: Toss all ingredient with chilled dressing to combine.

Refrigerate one hour before serving.

To Store Broccoli Slaw

Creamy broccoli slaw will keep up to 5 days in the refrigerator as long as it’s kept tightly covered.

It might need to be drained if it gets a little soggy, but add some extra sunflower seeds for crunch and maybe a dash of vinegar!

Serve It Next To…

Broccoli slaw is such a versatile salad all year long! Scoop over a bed of mixed green lettuce and top with croutons or add into a wrap with slices of cooked bacon or even over pulled pork! Add some creamy crunch to your favorite hamburger.

Serve alongside grilled sausages or as a side to hotdogs for a new twist on a summer barbecue!

More Summer Salads

• Italian Pasta Salad – Reader Favorite!
• Black Bean and Corn Salad – fresh, crunchy & tangy
• Dill Pickle Coleslaw – unique & delicious flavor!
• German Potato Salad – best served warm with bacon!
• Tomato Avocado Salad – ready in 15 mins

5 from 26 votes

Review Recipe

Creamy Broccoli Slaw

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 12 servings

Author Holly Nilsson

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Shredded broccoli is mixed with tart granny smith apples, chewy dried cranberries and crunchy sunflower seeds tossed in a simple creamy dressing!

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Ingredients

• ▢ 32 ounces broccoli slaw mixture
• ▢ 1 granny smith apple
• ▢ 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ▢ 1 cup dried cranberries
• ▢ ½ cup sunflower seeds

Dressing

• ▢ ½ cup mayonnaise
• ▢ 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon celery seed
• ▢ salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Cut granny smith apple in half and remove seeds. Cut into fine julienne slices and toss with lemon juice.
• Mix all dressing ingredients and set aside.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to combine.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 161, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 4mg, Sodium: 81mg, Potassium: 302mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 317IU, Vitamin C: 71mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 1mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword broccoli slaw, coleslaw

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