Coleslaw is a must at every BBQ, but why not give it a green veggie boost by adding some broccoli to it? This Broccoli Slaw has a nice crunch to it and all the creaminess that you know and love in a coleslaw, but with a healthier twist.
I am making it my mission this summer to find as many different ways to make coleslaw as I possibly can. Mexican Coleslaw might just be my favourite, but make sure you try our Healthy Summer Coleslaw and Butternut Squash Coleslaw too! You can never have too much coleslaw at a BBQ, right?
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Broccoli slaw isn’t really a thing here in the UK, but in the US they are all over it! When I was travelling around The States, and staying in hostels, I loved picking up a bag in the supermarkets to go with my meals. Backpacking wasn’t the healthiest time for me, but a bag of broccoli slaw gave me a little health boost at least.
I’m not sure why I have never thought of making coleslaw with broccoli before, seeing as I love this broccoli salad so much. It has everything you love about coleslaw, but with some extra crunch and colour from the broccoli. If you want to make it a little more indulgent, and I mean why wouldn’t you, then add some chopped up bacon to it. So good!
In the US, you can buy broccoli coleslaw in ready-made bags, like you can buy coleslaw mix in bags here in the UK. But, it is so quick and simple to make yourself, especially if you have a food processor with a grater attachment, and it works out much cheaper. This is a pretty budget friendly healthy BBQ side and really easy to make for a crowd.
We have been working on loads of healthy BBQ salads whilst the weather has been nice and we will post as many as we can this year as it’s nice to balance out all the BBQ burgers with some vitamin bursting salads. This recipe uses the whole broccoli, even the stalk, so there is no waste.
How To Make Broccoli Slaw
Broccoli Slaw
Ingredients
- 1 Small head of broccoli
- 2 Shallots
- 0.25 Small red cabbage
- 3 Medium carrots
- 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
- 5 tbsp Fat free Greek yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Wholegrain mustard
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Put a grater blade in your food processor and put in the broccoli, red cabbage, shallots and carrots. If you don't have a food processor, then you can just use a box grater.
- Add everything to a bowl with the garlic, Greek yoghurt, salt and pepper, mustard, honey and cider vinegar and mix well.
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If you like this Broccoli Slaw recipe, try some other broccoli recipes from the blog:
Broccoli Potato Mash
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Cheesy Baked Broccoli Bites
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Alexandra Phocas says
Dannii, Thanks for the recipe. Delicious!
Dannii says
So glad you enjoyed it!
Jenni LeBaron says
I love a good slaw recipe and you’ve really made yours special with the Greek yogurt. What a fantastic alternative to mayo!
Emma says
This looks and sounds absolutely incredible, I love a good bbq! We’re hopefully having one this weekend if the weather brightens up again x
Kara says
I have never seen coleslaw made with brocolli but it looks delicious
Claire Jessiman says
Why have I never thought to add Broccoli to my slaw before now? I even made some for lunch today with red cabbage and carrot. Thanks for the inspo – will rectify.
Louise says
I’ll have to surprise my other half by making this for him as he’s ALWAYS talking about the broccoli slaw he had in the US! I don’t think I’d be as keen on it though as broccoli is the one veg I can’t stand!! Oops
Louise x
Lauretta at Home and Horizon says
This is the perfect the recipe for a very good friend. She is just into getting Broccoli in almost everything she’s cooking.
Sisley says
Love broccoli but I’ve never but in a slaw before. This will be fixed by the weekend. It looks amazing
Emily Leary says
This Broccoli Slaw looks amazing with all of the lovely colours of those flavoursome ingredients and it’s perfect for a BBQ now that we have some good weather!
The London Mum says
Oh I love broccoli, and it’s one of the only vegetables my son likes, so this would make a great dish to get him eating some other vegetables too!
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog says
We love Broccoli but never thought about preparing it in the way! Looks delicious and perfect for summer eating!
Alison Rost says
I think broccoli goes really well in a coleslaw recipe and it’s definitely going to be a hit! I can’t wait to try and make this during gatherings this season!
Kelly says
Yeah, slaws in general aren’t as much of a thing here as they are in North America. I love them and would definitely give this a go as it would be super easy to make vegan for me.
Helen at Casa Costello says
Oh wow, aren’t the natural colours of this so beautiful? We are loving experimenting with various salads and slaws so will definitely put this on the list.