Recipe Box, Loaded Broccoli Slaw

the Painted Apron

4 years ago

Confession, broccoli is my least favorite vegetable…

I mean it’s okay, and I do like it roasted

but I LOVE broccoli salads!

This broccoli slaw is loaded with all kinds of goodies!

The base is prepared broccoli slaw mix

look for it in a bag in the produce section

or you can get regular slaw mix and add broccoli

Then I added more broccoli, chopped red onion, apples, pears, grapes,

cranberries almonds, walnuts and cashews

I told you it was loaded!

Put the slaw mix into a large bowl and finely chop broccoli florets

Halve grapes and chop apple slices and pears

Place everything on top of slaw and toss to combine

Top with dressing and toss again,

thoroughly mixing dressing in and coating all the ingredients

I recommend making this in advance

to give the salad a chance to soften a little in the dressing

and for the flavors to blend

It will keep for several days in the refrigerator

A perfect light lunch or a side dish with dinner~

I enjoyed it yesterday for lunch with a slice of toast

We’re having it tonight with BBQ pulled pork

Loaded Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli slaw mix is mixed with additional chopped broccoli and red onion with fruits and a variety of nuts, for a tasty combo of flavors and textures. Toss it with a creamy homemade bleu cheese or yogurt dressing. It will keep for several days in the refrigerator.

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli salad, broccoli slaw, do ahead salad, do ahead side dish, loaded broccoli salad

Prep Time 20

chilling time 2

Servings 6

Ingredients

Salad

1 bag 12 oz. broccoli slaw mix
1 stalk broccoli
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 cup red grapes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup honey roasted walnuts
1/4 cup honey roasted almond slices
1/2 cup cashews

Yogurt Dressing

2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sherry or apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place broccoli slaw into a large bowl
cut apple and pear into slices and dice
cut broccoli tops from stalk, and then cut the florets into small pieces
cut grapes in half
Place all the ingredients on top of broccoli slaw and toss to mix
Add creamy bleu cheese or yogurt dressing to taste, using enough to completely coat everything in the salad
Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving to soften slaw and for flavors to blend
Will keep covered for several days in the refrigerator