I’m always looking for more ways to sneak veggies into my body and this has got to be one of my all time favorite healthy recipes. I am updating it with more clear pictures and a few variations including a whole 30 swap.
I make this Broccoli Slaw to have for lunches all week, as a meal in itself, or for a side with rotisserie chicken or sausage. It’s super yummy.
The BEST Broccoli Slaw Recipe
You can make it ahead and it holds up well so it’s a great option for potlucks and picnics.
Besides that it is SO quick and easy to throw together.
Ingredients for the Broccoli Ramen Salad
The recipe is flexure you can easily tweak it depending on what you have on hand and your family’s personal preferences.
Also see below for a variation to make it without sugar and whole 30 compliant!
- 1/4 C Veggie or Light Olive Oil
- 1/8 C White Vinegar
- 1 TSP Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- Packet Ramen seasoning that comes with the noodles (see seasoning pack substitution below)
- 1 Pack Ramen Noodles (uncooked and crushed) (see Whole30 substitution below)
- 16 oz Shredded Broccoli/Broccoli Slaw
- 1/2 C Slivered Almonds
- 4 Green Onions sliced
How to Make Broccoli Slaw
I’d say you want to make this at least 2 hours before serving just to give the noodles time to absorb the dressing. I think the ideal window is 2-24 hours but I have served it within 15 minutes and 3 days later and it was still super yummy.
The longer it sits the softer the noodles and nuts become. It’s still yummy but I prefer more crunch and texture if that makes sense.
- Mix the first 5 ingredients together to make the dressing.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and toss.
- You can serve it immediately or keep it up 2-3 days. I like to wait at least a couple of hours to eat it. The longer you wait the softer the noodles will be. It’s just a matter of preference.
I hope you like it as much as we do! This is something even my kiddo and the nieces gobble up and I love how it’s jam packed full of vegetables!
THE BEST BROCCOLI SLAW RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1/4 C Veggie or Light Olive Oil
- 1/8 C White Vinegar
- 1 TSP Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- Packet Ramen seasoning that comes with the noodles see seasoning pack substitution below
- 1 Pack Ramen Noodles uncooked and crushed (see Whole30 substitution below)
- 16 oz Shredded Broccoli/Broccoli Slaw
- 1/2 C Slivered Almonds
- 4 Green Onions sliced
Instructions
- Mix the first 5 ingredients together to make the dressing.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and toss.
- You can serve it immediately or keep it up 2-3 days. I like to wait at least a couple of hours to eat it. The longer you wait the softer the noodles will be. It’s just a matter of preference.
And just so we can all laugh this is a peek at what the original photos for this recipe looked like. It was always yummy but eep the pictures were so ugly!!
Even Healtier Substitutions!
- Now a days I’m a little wary of that Ramen packet so I have been substituting the ramen seasoning pack for a combo of salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
- I enjoyed this while doing the Whole 30 eating plan by substituting the seasoning pack as described above, swapping the noodles for 1/2 C compliant roasted sunflower seeds, making sure to use a compliant oil, and swapping the sugar out for 100% juice (I tried both passion fruit and apple juices and they both worked great)
- Want more protein sometimes I’ll add in edamame beans or for a full meal toss in some chopped up chicken.
lovelylemonmuffins says
Mmm we always have this with our dinner at every family event.
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
I can’t wait to make this, it looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
Betsy Pool says
MmmMm – this looks like a great recipe! Thanks for sharing it at Romance on a Dime!!
Sugarr2518 says
Yummy! This looks soo great!
cheapcraftymama says
Mmmm that looks delish! I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at Pin It and Win It Wednesday @ http://www.cheapcraftymama.com!
mary says
This is yummy!
Mary,MI
Recipes We Love says
Looks really good! Found you on Polkadots on Parade!
Amber
http://www.recipeswelove.net
Christine says
I want some…. please?? It looks so yummy!!!!
Thanks for sharing at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!
Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes says
This looks really, really good Marissa. I’m not really a slaw person, but your pictures are so good that I’d love to try yours. Great job. Thanks for dropping by Your Cozy Home Party.
Melissa says
This looks so yummy! I’m pinning it! I hope you pass by my blog to link it up to my It’s a Piece O’ Cake Linky Party!
Paula Parrish says
Hello Marissa,
This recipe looks and sounds super yummy, plus healthy. Thanks for sharing. I just pinned your post.
Smiles, Paula
Jill says
That looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
Terry says
Ooh Marissa that looks super yummy. I am always looking for ways to get extra veggies too. Nice idea. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.
The Better Baker says
Wanted you to know I made this today and it’s fantastic. MMM! I will try to let you know when I post it to my blog..it’ll be a few weeks yet as I am ahead, but am definitely sharing it, and a link back here. Thanks!
Polkadot-pretties says
Love this project!!!!!
I currently have a Crafty linky party going on, i would love you to link this project up !!!
http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_28.html
Claire xox
Jami says
Thanks for linking up to the Tuesday To Do Party! Hope you’ll come again this week! This month’s Pretty Packages party is now up for any of your lovely wrapped gifts!
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/04/pretty-packages-party-14-highlights.html
Smiles!
Jami
http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
Heather Kaluf says
Thanks for sharing at our Sunday Round Up.
xoxo
Heather
http://www.HeatherlyLoves.com
Natural-Nesters says
Yummy!
Thanks so much for linking up to our Naturally-Nifty Party! This week’s party is up! We would love for you to stop by and link up!
http://www.natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/05/naturally-nifty-linky-party-12.html
Olah Momma! says
This looks delicious!
Hopping by. Already your follower.
My latest post: http://olahmomma.com/blog/creamy-cheesy-scrambled-eggs
Katie's Nesting Spot says
Oh Yum, I love a good slaw! I’ve made something similar with cabbage but haven’t tried the broccoli! I will have to, sounds even better and probably more healthy but even if it isn’t it still sounds yummy!
Carrie says
What a great idea!! My husband might even eat it. Thanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday!! I hope you are having a fabulous week!!
Taylor says
Thank you for linking up to my Unveil Your Genius Linky last week! New link party is live: http://taylornorris.blogspot.com/2012/05/unveil-your-genius-link-party-9.html
Sass - aka - Kathy says
Lovely recipe, Marissa! Stop over and get yourself a “featured” button!
Hugs,
Kathy
Janet Vinyard says
Hi Marissa, Great post! I’ve never tried broccoli slaw before but I love broccoli so I’d like to try it! The healthier version sounds most appetizing to me! Thanks for sharing the recipe. BTW, a sinner saved by grace Is no longer a sinner but a saint. (something to think about) Blessings, Janet
stacey says
This looks great! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty
Erlene A says
My kids eat ramen a lot and this is something I should try this summer. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.
Lolli says
Yum! I love broccoli slaw! Thanks for sharing with us at Delicious Dishes recipe party. Hope to see you again at this week’s party!