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Easy Broccoli Slaw Recipe

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This easy broccoli slaw recipe is creamy, crunchy, tangy, and ready in minutes with bagged broccoli slaw, mayo, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. It is a simple healthy coleslaw swap for cookouts, BBQ, sandwiches, and quick summer sides.

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Optional add-ins:

  • 1/2 cup diced or julienned apple
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Instructions

  1. Add the broccoli slaw mix to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayo, apple cider vinegar, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the broccoli slaw and toss until the slaw is evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 1 to 2 hours, to let the broccoli slaw soften slightly and absorb the dressing.
  5. Before serving, stir the slaw again and taste. Add another pinch of salt, squeeze of lemon juice, or drizzle of honey if needed.
  6. If using apples, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, or green onion, stir them in just before serving.
  7. Serve chilled as a side dish or use as a topping for BBQ chicken, pulled pork, burgers, sandwiches, or baked sweet potatoes.

Notes

  • Use plain broccoli slaw mix, not a pre-dressed slaw kit.
  • Dijon mustard helps the dressing taste more balanced, but it will not make the slaw taste mustardy.
  • For the best flavor, chill the slaw for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
  • If adding apples, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, or green onion, stir them in right before serving so they keep their texture.
  • For a lighter dressing, replace half of the mayo with plain Greek yogurt.
  • Broccoli slaw is best within 2 to 3 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • If the slaw releases a little water as it sits, stir before serving. That is normal.

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