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Broccoli Slaw Recipe

May 5, 2010 by Katie Wells
Broccoli Cole Slaw recipe
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  • What is Broccoli Slaw?
  • Broccoli Cole Slaw Recipe

One of my earliest childhood memories was peeling broccoli stems. Strange early memory, huh?

My dad preferred the stems of broccoli, so my mom would always peel them and chop them and steam with the broccoli crowns whenever we made fresh broccoli.

Once I got married, I couldn’t shake the habit of peeling the broccoli, though we all prefer the broccoli florets to the stems. One time at a pot-luck with friends, I tried some delicious homemade broccoli slaw made from peeled and grated broccoli stems, carrots and a hint or red cabbage. It was delicious!

What is Broccoli Slaw?

The broccoli had a slightly sweet taste in the slaw; it was dressed in a homemade mayo (you could also use Primal Kitchen mayo) and herb dressing with a touch of honey. I was hooked and finally had a use for the broccoli stems that I always peeled and ended up eating myself because our whole family preferred the crowns.

If you aren’t a mayo person, you can absolutely substitute greek yogurt for the mayo in this recipe.

Everyone loves cole slaw, but I love this new and easy take on an old favorite. This broccoli slaw recipe can also be made with cabbage, but my family prefers the taste of broccoli and carrots.

Broccoli Cole Slaw recipe

Broccoli Cole Slaw Recipe

Katie Wells
A crunchy slaw made with shredded broccoli stems and carrots and a slightly sweet mayo dressing. 
3.97 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -8
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pkg broccoli cole slaw mix (or 4-5 broccoli stalks)
  • 3 carrots
  • ¾ cup mayo
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 TBSP honey (optional)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp basil
  • ½ tsp parsley
  • ½ tsp celery seed

Instructions
 

  • Peel and then shred broccoli and carrots with a box grater if not already done.
  • Combine the shredded broccoli stems and carrots in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the mayo, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and spices together until creamy.
  • Pour the dressing over the shredded broccoli and toss well.
  • Store, covered, in refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight before serving to let flavors meld. 

Notes

If you prefer, you can substitute greek yogurt for the mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cupCalories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 16.1gProtein: 1.8gFat: 8.4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 419mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g
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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Reader Interactions

Discussion (12 Comments)

  1. Kariss

    March 19, 2020 at 12:23 PM

    5 stars
    This is so good!! I used whole milk Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard. So, SO good!! To me it tasted similar to ranch dressing. YUM!

    Reply
  2. Trisha Childers

    February 19, 2018 at 9:54 PM

    Yellow mustard or Dijon?

    Reply
  3. Monica S

    January 19, 2018 at 1:27 PM

    5 stars
    Quick, easy and delicious! I just used a bag with broccoli slaw that already had few carrot slices because I didn’t have any carrots and turned out great! Thanks!

    Reply
  4. Erica

    November 23, 2017 at 9:26 PM

    5 stars
    saying one large package broccoli cole slaw is quite vague. its helpful to say how many ounces or grams the bag is .Thanks

    Reply
  5. Bebe

    November 23, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    5 stars
    Very good & easy

    Reply
  6. chris

    February 20, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    This is the best dressing for slaw I’ve had. I used red cabbage and broccoli for fish tacos. Delish.

    Reply
  7. Lin

    September 7, 2015 at 2:29 PM

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe! I have tried quite a few and this is by far the tastiest. Thank you.

    Reply
  8. Melissa Martynyuk

    May 12, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Any substitute for yogurt. Lactose free, including yogurt 🙁

    Reply
    • Sho-Sho

      August 31, 2015 at 3:31 PM

      When I’m not in the mood for mayo I make slaw with vinegar (as shown) and a vegetable oil (Avocado today) for dressing.

      Reply
  9. Sandra Bushnell

    February 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I just made this for the first time and it’s delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  10. Missu

    October 22, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Hello, I can’t find this in the UK. Please can you describe this ingredient? Is it just shredded broccoli? How many lbs/cups? MANY THANKS! “1 large package broccoli cole slaw mix (or 4-5 big sliced thinly)”

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      October 22, 2012 at 3:46 PM

      It is just the stems of 4-5 heads of broccoli with the skin cut off and then just grated or thinly sliced.

      Reply

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