🥗 Creamy Crunchy Broccoli Apple Slaw (Perfect Picnic Side Dish!)

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A light, refreshing, and irresistibly creamy slaw bursting with sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors. It’s your new go-to for BBQs, potlucks, or easy lunches!

🌟 Short Description

This Creamy Crunchy Broccoli Apple Slaw is a vibrant blend of crispy broccoli, juicy apples, crunchy seeds, and chewy cranberries—tossed in a luscious maple-Dijon dressing. It’s gluten-free, picnic-ready, and totally addictive!

📝 Table of Contents

  • Look at the Recipe

  • Ingredients Needed

  • How to Make Our Broccoli Apple Slaw

  • Storage & Serving Suggestions

  • Tips & FAQs

  • Nutritional Info

  • Author Note

  • More Healthy Salad Ideas

  • Call to Action

👀 Look at the Recipe

As a Weight Watchers coach and recipe expert, I adore dishes that hit every note—texture, flavor, and ease. This slaw is one of those magical recipes: it’s crunchy yet creamy, sweet yet savory, and always a crowd-pleaser. I’ve served this alongside grilled chicken, added it to wraps, and even scooped it over grain bowls!

🛒 Ingredients Needed

Base Salad

  • 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped small

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 1 large apple (Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), diced

  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped pecans/walnuts

Creamy Dressing

  • ¾ cup vegan or regular mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)

  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 How to Make Our Broccoli Apple Slaw

  1. Prep Your Produce: Chop your broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces. Dice the apple and onion, and shred your carrots if not pre-shredded.

  2. Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup (or honey), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.

  3. Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, carrots, apples, onion, cranberries, and seeds or nuts.

  4. Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

  5. Chill & Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving—if you can wait!

🥡 Storage & Serving Suggestions

  • Fridge Life: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the base and dressing separately, then toss just before serving.

  • Serving Ideas:

    • As a side for grilled meats

    • Inside wraps or pita pockets

    • Over rice or quinoa bowls for a fresh crunch

💡 Tips & FAQs

Q: Can I make this dairy-free or vegan?
A: Yes! Use vegan mayo and maple syrup instead of honey for a completely plant-based version.

Q: What other add-ins can I try?
A: Try chopped celery, fresh herbs (like mint or parsley), or even crumbled feta for a tangy twist.

Q: Can I make it nut-free?
A: Absolutely—use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead of nuts.

🧬 Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)

  • Calories: 220

  • Fat: 16g

  • Carbs: 17g

  • Fiber: 4g

  • Sugar: 10g (from apple & cranberries)

  • Protein: 3g

  • W-W Points: 5 (using light mayo and maple syrup)

✨ Author Note

This slaw is a household favorite in my kitchen—my kids love the sweetness from apples and cranberries, and I love knowing it’s packed with fiber and vitamins. Whether I’m prepping for a party or just craving something crisp and creamy, this dish is always on repeat.

🥗 More Healthy Salad Ideas

  • W-W Friendly Coleslaw with Greek Yogurt

  • Chickpea & Avocado Power Bowl

  • Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Glaze

📣 Call to Action

Have you made this Broccoli Apple Slaw?
Tag me @KristyCookRecipes on Instagram and share your version! Add your own twist and tell me how your guests reacted—this one’s always a hit! 💚🥗

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