Sweet And Savory Broccoli Carrot Slaw

Looking for a fresh and vibrant side dish to elevate your meals? Say hello to this delightful Sweet and Savory Broccoli Carrot Slaw.

This crunchy, flavor-packed slaw puts a nutritious spin on traditional coleslaw by using broccoli stalks and carrots as the base, creating a colorful and texturally interesting dish.

Why You’ll Love This Slaw

• Unique use of ingredients: Shredded broccoli stalks add a delicious crunch and reduce food waste
• Nutrient-rich: Broccoli and carrots are packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber
• Versatile: Perfect as a side dish or as a topping for sandwiches and burgers
• Make-ahead friendly: Flavors meld beautifully when chilled in the fridge

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The creamy dressing combines tangy mayonnaise with a touch of honey sweetness, balanced by zesty lemon juice and apple cider vinegar.

Dried cranberries add a chewy texture and burst of sweetness, while the carefully chosen spice blend of garlic powder, dried basil, dried parsley, and caraway seeds, provides depth and complexity to the flavor profile.

This slaw is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing side for grilled meats.

It’s also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while reducing food waste by using often-discarded broccoli stalks.

The next time you’re in the mood for a crunchy, flavor-packed salad, give this Sweet and Savory Broccoli Carrot Slaw a try.

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Sweet & Savory Broccoli Carrot Slaw

4 – 5 broccoli stalks, shredded

3 carrots, shredded

1/2 cup dried cranberries

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons raw honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

Making The Dressing

Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the caraway seeds and toast them until fragrant, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Crush until mildly ground. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, spices, crushed caraway seeds together until creamy.

Peel the carrots. Shredded both the peeled carrots and broccoli stems with a box grater.

Combine the shredded broccoli stems and carrots in a large bowl.

Pour the dressing over the shredded broccoli mixture and toss until combined.

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Store covered, in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight before serving to let flavors meld.

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