The Crunchy Broccoli Slaw You Can Serve With Everything.
This broccoli slaw is my favorite summer dish to bring to a cookout or potluck! You can prep the entire thing ahead of time, it is so super crunchy and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish!
Well just look at this big bowl of deliciousness that we have here!
Broccoli slaw is so super crunchy, so tangy and a huge hit all around.
This broccoli slaw is one of those dishes that you can make all summer long. You can prepare it ahead of time, take it to a party, serve it as a salad, or even as the slaw topping for a sandwich. Options are endless and that is my favorite kind of recipe!
Now I know that I just shared a version of broccoli slaw a few weeks ago with my BBQ chicken meatballs. That one is creamy and a great plain base for meats or mixing with other add-ins.
But this one is a party classic. It’s not creamy – no mayo or yogurt – and it’s perfect to make ahead of time for a get-together or potluck.
It is so crunchy, so refreshing and loaded with tons of flavor.
The recipe comes from Lacy’s mother-in-law and Lacy has raved about it for years, so I knew we had to make it.
My favorite thing about this slaw as opposed to the other, creamier one from a few weeks ago?
This one has a rice vinegar and toasted sesame oil base! Oh yes. It’s tangy and briney and super delicious. I told you this one was coming and so versatile.
Remember that ramen noodle crunch salad I shared a few years ago? This is like that, but with broccoli slaw. You’re going to break apart two blocks of ramen noodles – break them into tiny pieces! – and mix them with a bag of broccoli slaw.
We’re also adding a few other crunchy things, like sliced green onions and sunflower seeds. If you really like a hint of sweetness, you could even add in some dried cranberries or tart cherries.
Anything that adds lots of texture of crunch can be thrown right on in there.
When it comes to the noodles, I buy ramen noodles that come without flavor packets. If you buy the traditional ones that do have the flavoring packets, you can either discard them, save them for something else, or you can even add them into the dressing. The original recipe calls for adding them right to the dressing, but I skipped that part. I like to determine the salt and flavoring myself. because I am a major control freak. You know.
But really, if you add the flavoring packet, just watch how much salt and pepper you add. You will have to do a few taste tests.
The best part about this is that you can throw everything in the bowl ahead of time, and even dress it ahead of time. The dressing softens both the slaw and the noodles and it’s what makes this slaw-like and perfect for eating. Dress is at least 30 minutes before serving, but it can chill in the fridge for longer and leftovers are fabulous.
I like to serve this as a salad or side dish. Basically pile it on your plate next to some grilled chicken and mac and cheese and fruit! You can also use it as a sandwich topper. We have put this on pulled pork and shredded chicken for sandwiches and that is excellent too.
It’s the crunchiest!
Our Favorite Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli Slaw
Ingredients
- 12 ounces broccoli slaw
- 6 ounces ramen noodles, 2 packs, flavor packet discarded
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- ⅔ cup toasted sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- ½ cup avocado or canola oil, I like a flavorless oil for this
- ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the broccoli slaw in a bowl. Crush the ramen noodles into pieces and place them in with the broccoli slaw. Add the green onions and the sunflower seeds. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds.
- Place the oil, vinegar, toasted sesame oil, honey and lime juice in a blender or bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Blend or whisk together until it’s smooth and combined. Pour half of the dressing over the broccoli slaw and toss it together well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with the extra dressing for drizzling - you can add it on right before serving, or let guests add it as they wish.
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19 Comments on “The Crunchy Broccoli Slaw You Can Serve With Everything.”
What veggies are in broccoli slaw? My local supermarkets don’t sell broccoli slaw mix so I’ll need to make it myself. It looks like shredded broccoli, carrots and red cabbage. Am I missing anything? Thank you!
The brand I get has just those three ingredients!
Great even as a fast grab lunch the next day! I was worried about adding uncooked noodles at first. They were perfect. We have had with leftover grilled chicken, cut up into cubes and cherry tomatoes! My grown kids love dinner bowl meals in the heat of the summer. This makes a great one, love the lightness of the dressing .
wow, this is really amazing and interesting. thanks for sharing this amazing article about the broccoli slaw.
How far in advance can you prepare the slaw? I would like to make it the day before.
Great way to use up cabbage, carrots & broccoli from our CSA. I didn’t have sunflower seeds so I toasted some chopped pecans instead. Added some lime balsamic vinegar too. Was thinking of adding Craisins. Maybe next time.
Salted or unsalted sunflower seeds?
Where can Toasted Sesame Oil be found in Australia? I only know of Sesame Oil so would like to know if there’s a difference or not?
Can I make this the night before?
I have done so many times or just wait until day of to add the sauce to mixture.
Any tips on doubling this recipe? Thank you!
Tasty! Didn’t have sesame seeds so toasted some almond slivers. Added a few craisans and mandarin orange slices , chicken strips. Great healthy meal! Wondered the calorie and carb info? Thanks!
It sounds delicious. I don’t have any honey but would maple syrup work?
yes!
I made this tonight love it just wish the nutrition facts were listed.
I was wondering what I can substitute for the ramen noodles. Also, do you toast them, in the oven?
Great recipe, especially the dressing, which I now make all the time to use in other dishes.
My husband doesn’t like coleslaw but loved this! I omitted the green onion since I had none on hand and it was still delicious. I’m making it again for a BBQ this weekend.
We just loved your broccoli slaw with ramen noodles. I had a recipe for broccoli slaw with ramen noodles that I permanently misplaced, so I tried yours. It was absolutely delicious, and my husband said it was the best I ever made. Thank you for the recipe!