Crunchy Broccoli Slaw
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Crunchy Broccoli Slaw
Description
The Crunchy Broccoli Slaw features a mix of broccoli slaw, carrots, and red cabbage combined with a simple dressing made from olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and garlic powder. Ramen noodles are broken into pieces and added along with sliced almonds and roasted sunflower seeds, contributing a mix of textures ranging from crisp vegetable crunch to nutty and toasty elements.
After tossing all ingredients with the dressing, the slaw is refrigerated for at least one hour to sharpen the flavors while maintaining its freshness and crunch. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar provide a mild tang balanced by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the savory garlic powder.
This salad suits well as a refreshing side dish or light snack. It pairs with various meals or can be customized by adding other vegetables like sliced bell peppers or green onions, incorporating dried fruits for sweetness, or swapping seed and nut varieties for different tastes and textures. It is recommended to store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days but avoid freezing due to fresh vegetable content.
Dressings can be substituted with bottled classic coleslaw dressings, honey mustard, or citrus vinaigrettes for ease and flavor variety.
Ingredients
- 16 oz broccoli slaw the one I buy has broccoli, carrots and red cabbage
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or a little more if you like more garlic
- 3 ounces ramen noodles 1 package, broken into pieces, beef flavor
- ½ cup almonds sliced
- ½ cup sunflower seeds you can use ¼ cup if you'd like, roasted
- Optional: the seasoning pack from the ramen noodles can be added to the dressing mixture if you'd like. I used to do this but don't anymore because of some of the ingredients.
Instructions
- Pour the package of broccoli slaw in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sugar and garlic powder in a dish.
- Add the broken up Ramen Noodles, almonds and sunflower seeds.
- Pour the dressing mixture over and stir until completely mixed.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days in an airtight container; slaw does not freeze well.
- Apple cider or red wine vinegar may replace balsamic vinegar in the dressing.
- Sunflower seeds can be swapped for pumpkin seeds, chopped walnuts, or pecans.
- Add dried cranberries or raisins to introduce sweetness.
- Enhance flavor with sliced bell peppers or green onions.
- To change the dressing flavor, swap olive oil for toasted sesame oil.
- Use store-bought coleslaw dressings like honey mustard or citrus vinaigrette for convenience.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 70.5mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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