Crunchy and tasty, this old fashion broccoli slaw is everybody's favorite. The one side dish that is at home at a potluck, a picnic, or any holiday gather. Just toss it together in a few minutes.
Editor's Note: Originally published December 29, 2011. Updated with expanded discussion and refreshed photos.
Many times before the family knows what the main dish is the "Are we having broccoli slaw?" question. Now I call that a good dish.
I have meant to publish this family favorite for over a year but never got the pictures. Just too many things going on at family gatherings, and the slaw was usually not my responsibility.
The origin of this version seems to be the local grade school cookbook since it appears there, but it seems to me, we were using it before then.
My Rating
That is the entire family rating.
Recipe Notes for Broccoli Slaw
What is Broccoli Slaw?
Broccoli slaw is a variation of coleslaw, prepared using shredded raw broccoli stalks substituted for cabbage. It is available premade in the produce department of most supermarkets in 12 oz packages but can be 16 oz.
What to Add?
Most recipes will use various nuts and some onion of some type. Nuts in the form of sunflower seeds and almonds usually.
This recipe does use more celery for extra crunch. I do vary the celery and onion a bit, depending on the size of the produce.
An oil note: The recipe calls for sunflower oil, but any good vegetable oil will do. Most recipes use olive oil, but I prefer other oils here.
Storage
Good covered tightly for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. I try to anticipate if there will be leftovers and reserve that part and add the rice noodles later. Or just sprinkle with the noodles at serving.
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Clean and chop 2-3 ribs celery and slice 3-5 green onions. The variance is for the size of the produce. (All pictures are for a double batch.)
Mix the celery, onions, one pkg. broccoli slaw, ¾ cup sliced almonds, and ½ cup sunflower seeds. Mix well.
Add one can of rice noodles and mix.
Mix dressing: ½ cup sunflower oil (or other good oil), 1 ½ teaspoon soy sauce, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup white or rice vinegar. Add just before serving and toss well. Note: you may not need quite all the dressing. Just add until all the mixture is moist.
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Easy Broccoli Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 package Broccoli Slaw - 12-16 oz
- 2-3 ribs celery - chopped
- 3-5 green onions - sliced
- ¾ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 can rice noodles - 3 oz can
Dressing
- ½ cup sunflower oil or other good oil
- 1½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup white vinegar
Instructions
- Clean and chop 2-3 ribs celery and slice 3-5 green onions.
- Mix the celery, onions, one pkg. broccoli slaw, ¾ cup sliced almonds, and ½ cup sunflower seeds. Mix well.
- Add one can of rice noodles and mix.
- Mix dressing: ½ cup sunflower oil (or other good oil), 1 ½ teaspoon soy sauce, ½ cup sugar, and ¼ cup white or rice vinegar. Add just before serving and toss well. Note: you may not need quite all the dressing. Just add until all the mixture is moist.
Recipe Notes
Pro Tips
- Use a good oil. Sunflower oil is suggested, but other vegetable oil will be fine. Some people like olive oil, but not my favorite here.
- I tend to use 3 ribs of celery and vary the onion by their size.
- Most bags of broccoli slaw will be 12 oz but maybe 16 oz. Either size is fine here.
- I add the dressing and noodles at the end.
- If I think there will be significant leftovers, I reserve part of the slaw, dressing, and noodles for later. I like the noodles crunchy in the leftovers. Or you can leave them out and sprinkle at serving.
- Good refrigerated covered tightly for 2-3 days
Nutrition
Originally Published December 29, 2011.
Chris
When Alexis first implored me to try broccoli slaw a few years ago, I told her she was nuts. I was surprised by how much I liked it and it rocks with any Thai dish or better yet, fusion Asian tacos.
Dr Dan
Thanks. For the readers out there, check out The Teacher Cooks in the blogroll. You will always learn something, see some well done recipes and those wonderful photos... I'm so jealous.
The Teacher Cooks
I just love this slaw. Thanks for reminding me that I need to make this soon. I appreciate you adding my blog to your blogroll.