Broccoli Slaw Salad
Shredded broccoli stems and carrot with apple, red onion and sunflower seeds in a tangy yogurt dressing. Six servings in 15 minutes, with no cooking.
Meal prep, sorted. A bag of shredded broccoli stems and carrot, an apple and a handful of seeds make a lunch salad that lasts the week.
Unlike lettuce, broccoli stems do not wilt. Dressed in a yogurt and mustard sauce they soften slightly and stay crunchy for days. Shredded stems are sold in bags as slaw mix, or you can grate your own. Apple adds a little sweetness in place of the sugar a deli slaw would carry, and sunflower seeds add crunch and a nutty note. Make the dressing first and let the slaw sit in it for 15 minutes before you serve; the flavours meet and the stems soften a touch.
It works with pulled chicken, grilled fish or a burger. A squeeze of lemon on the day brightens leftovers. Because the stems are sturdy, the slaw also travels well in a jar. Keep it cold and covered, and eat it within four days. Add the seeds fresh.
Quick Answers
How long does Broccoli Slaw Salad take to make?
About 15 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Broccoli Slaw Salad?
Chop the apple last and toss it in the dressing right away; the acid stops it browning. If you prefer a looser slaw, thin the dressing with a teaspoon of water. Taste before serving and add a little more vinegar if it tastes flat after resting.
What should I serve with Broccoli Slaw Salad?
Pulled chicken; Grilled fish; A turkey burger.
How should Broccoli Slaw Salad be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add the sunflower seeds fresh each day.
Is Broccoli Slaw Salad suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Broccoli Slaw Salad?
About 139 kcal per serving, with 6 g protein, 13 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
How to Make Broccoli Slaw Salad
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Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
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Add the broccoli slaw, apple and onion and toss until everything is coated.
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Leave for 15 minutes so that the flavours meet.
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Stir in the sunflower seeds just before serving, so they stay crisp.
A Few Pointers
- Chop the apple last and toss it in the dressing right away; the acid stops it browning.
- If you prefer a looser slaw, thin the dressing with a teaspoon of water.
- Taste before serving and add a little more vinegar if it tastes flat after resting.
Pairs Well With
Pulled chicken · Grilled fish · A turkey burger
Storage
Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days. Add the sunflower seeds fresh each day.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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