This Asian broccoli slaw salad is crunchy and fresh, made with broccoli slaw and coleslaw, and coated with a delicious sesame ginger dressing!
My husband is the salad lover at our house suprisingly he can eat plain spring mix by the buckets. The kids and I definitely need a dressing and some color to make a salad exciting for us! This Asian broccoli slaw salad checks both boxes for us! It's bright and colorful and the dressing is delightful!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This salad is:
- the perfect compliment to flavourful meats or tofu!
- crunchy and fresh and made with simple ingredients and handy grocery store short cuts like broccoli slaw and coleslaw mix.
- This is great meal prep recipe or cookout side.
Ingredient Notes
- Roasted Sesame and Ginger Dressing- this dressing is so easy to make in a mason jar and healthier than storebought dressings full of processed ingredients.
- Broccoli Slaw- I like this one.
- Coleslaw- any coleslaw mix will do or you can chop your own cabbages and grate carrots.
- Cucumbers- sliced english cucumbers are my favorite.
How to Make Asian Broccoli Slaw Salad
- 1. Add broccoli slaw to a large bowl.
- 2.Toss with coleslaw to combine.
- 3. Add sliced cucumbers to the top of the bowl.
- 4. Dress with sesame ginger dressing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The slaw itself is made from shredded broccoli stems, cabbage, and carrots. Dressings for a traditional broccoli slaw salad are typically mayonnaise and vinegar-based. This recipe takes on an Asian twist with the sesame and ginger dressing.
Yes you absolutely can! Prepared mixes are already washed and prepped but you can rinse it again if you like! Dry it with paper towels or a salad spinner before using it in this recipe.
Broccoli slaw itself is healthy. It's the dressing that you use will determine how healthy it is overall. A homemade dressing like the one used in this recipe helps to keep it cleaner and healthier without processed ingredients.
Expert Tips
- You can add additional toppings like slivered almonds, crispy ramen noodles, green onions or even experiment with other herbs like basil or cilantro!
- Dress the salad and consume it immediately after preparing or the salad ingredients will become soggy. Undressed salad can be kept in an air tight container for up to 4 days. Dressing can be kept refrigerated in a mason jar for up to 7 days.
- This recipe makes a great meal prep salad for lunch. Divide dry salad into 4 containers. Add a protein of choice on the side of each salad. Divide dressing into 4 single serve salad dressing containers.
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Roasted Sesame Ginger Dressing
Recipe
Asian Broccoli Slaw Salad
Equipment
- 8 ounce Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1 batch Roasted Sesame Ginger Dressing
- 12 ounce broccoli slaw
- 7 ounce coleslaw ½ bag
- ½ english cucumber sliced
- chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Prepare and refrigerate the Roasted Sesame Ginger Dressing for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Slice cucumbers.
- In a large bowl toss broccoli slaw and coleslaw until combined.
- Add cucumbers to the top. If you are serving family style you can dress the entire bowl with dressing (be sure to shake again before pouring and tossing). Alternatively, side salads can be individually dressed. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add additional toppings like slivered almonds, crispy ramen noodles, green onions or even experiment with other herbs like basil or cilantro!
- Dress the salad and consume it immediately after preparing or the salad ingredients will become soggy. Undressed salad can be kept in an air tight container for up to 4 days. Dressing can be kept refrigerated in a mason jar for up to 7 days.
- This recipe makes a great meal prep salad for lunch. Divide dry salad into 4 containers. Add a protein of choice on the side of each salad. Divide dressing into 4 single serve salad dressing containers.
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Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
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Mary says
This recipe was so healthy and refreshing. I have made it a few times now and decided to come back on and tell you how much I love it. Really great, well-balanced flavor.
Charlotte Singh-Dhanraj says
Thank you so much! Love this different take on slaw! So glad you enjoyed it too!