There's not much better than this Broccoli Slaw Salad for a nutritious side dish! Tossed with a creamy coleslaw dressing, it's crisp and delicious and ideal for any kind of gathering.
Along with the traditional ingredients of slaw—shredded carrots and cabbage—it also includes raw broccoli, toasted walnuts, and sweet craisins mixed in a dressing of lemon and maple. It's as simple as it is flavorful, crunchy, and wonderful.
INGREDIENTS:2 heads broccoli
2 c. shredded purple cabbage (about 1/4 head)
4 scallions, sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled, grated
1 c. loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
1/2 c. mayonnaise
6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 c. chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 c. dried cranberries
2 tsp. kosher salt
Step 1: Trim broccoli stem ends and remove crowns. To make rectangular slices, peel the stalks, cut each half in half lengthwise, and thinly slice each half.
DIRECTIONS:
Step 2: Slices should be cut into matchsticks and then added to a big bowl. Broccoli crown florets should be cut into thin, 1-inch pieces and added to the bowl. Toss to mix in the parsley, carrot, scallions, and cabbage.
Step 3: Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, maple syrup, mustard, and garlic in a small bowl or measuring cup.
Step 4: Drizzle the broccoli mixture over it, then toss to coat. Stir in cranberries and walnuts; add salt to taste. Until ready to serve, let cool.