This broccoli slaw with cranberries is a crunchy, creamy, and nutritious salad mixing raw shredded broccoli stalks, carrots, and red onion with tangy dried cranberries and savory sunflower seeds. Tossed in a sweet and sour avocado mayonnaise based dressing. This salad is refreshing, crunchy, and perfect for BBQ’s and potluck parties. Check out some of our other delicious slaws like this Summer Slaw or Purple Cabbage Slaw (with apples and cinnamon) or this BLT Coleslaw with Bleu Cheese Crumbles.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Irresistible Flavor Profile: It offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet, featuring crisp veggies, tart cranberries, and nutty sunflower seeds.
Fast and Easy Preparation: whipped up in under 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy nights.
It’s Paleo and Whole30: Having no gluten, grains, or dairy, it is the perfect dish if you need to keep it Paleo or Whole30 friendly.
Ingredients You Will Need
Broccoli Slaw: made from shredded broccoli stems and often includes shredded carrots and red cabbage too.
Red onion: adds a crunchy texture and bold flavor, elevating salads with its zesty kick.
Dried cranberries: made by partially dehydrating fresh cranberries which gives them a chewy texture much like raisins.
Sunflower seeds: are a small seed with a tender texture and a mild nutty flavor. They come from the flower heads of the sunflower plant.
Avocado oil mayonnaise: offers a unique creamy texture and a healthier fat profile.
Apple cider vinegar: a type of vinegar made from fermented apple juice that adds acidity and fruity undertones.
Medjool date syrup: provides a natural sweetness, and imparts a rich, caramel-like flavor.
Salt and black pepper: salt enhances and balances flavors. Meanwhile, ground black pepper adds a gentle heat. I get all of my spices from Thrive Market!
Instructions
In a large bowl: combine the broccoli slaw, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds and toss well.
In a small bowl whisk together the: mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, date syrup, salt and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over: the slaw and mix well to combine.
Enjoy!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Buy pre-made broccoli slaw: which will save on the prep time shredding your own.
Make ahead: up to two days as this broccoli slaw with cranberries tastes even better the next day!
Recipe Variations
Greek yogurt or regular mayonnaise: are great options for the avocado mayonnaise if you are not concerned with keeping this recipe Paleo or Whole30 friendly.
Walnuts: are a great alternative to the sunflower seeds if you do not need to keep the slaw nut free.
Raisins: are delicious in place of the dried cranberries.
Storage Tips
You can store this broccoli slaw with cranberries in the fridge for up to 5 days when placed in an airtight glass container.
FAQ’s About Broccoli Slaw with Cranberries
Can you freeze it?
No, freezing will change the texture of the vegetables.
Can I add protein to the slaw?
Yes, grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp are excellent choices.
Is this slaw healthy?
Yes! broccoli is one of the most vitamin and nutrient rich veggies you can eat.
Broccoli Slaw with Cranberries
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli slaw, diced red onion, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds and toss well.
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, date syrup, salt and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss well to combine.
- Enjoy!
