I have a good one for you today, guys! Broccoli Coleslaw is one of those recipes I can’t believe I’ve never shared here on the blog before. My mom has made this amazing coleslaw for years and years, and it has become one of my favorites to make now as well. It’s perfect for parties and potlucks, but can be easily halved for nights when you just need a little side dish to go with dinner. With tons of flavor and lots of texture going on in this unique and colorful coleslaw, it is sure to become one of your favorites too!
So you’re probably wondering… what the heck is this broccoli coleslaw? Well, it’s basically the best side dish I’ve ever made or eaten. Enough said, right? 😉
But besides that, it’s a “coleslaw” made with a vinegar and oil dressing versus the typical creamy dressing you’ll find with most coleslaw recipes. It starts with packages of broccoli slaw, which you can pick up at the grocery store in the refrigerated produce section by the other coleslaw varieties. Super delicious. To beef up the coleslaw with a little more flavor and texture, I add some slivered almonds, sunflower seeds, green onions, and the secret ingredient….
… Ramen noodles. In particular, the Oriental-flavored ones. Sounds totally weird, right? Trust me on this one, guys. You won’t regret it! Crush up 2 bags of the Ramen noodles into small pieces and save the Oriental seasoning packet for the deliciousness that’s coming up next.
The dressing for this Asian-inspired coleslaw is super easy and in my opinion, even better than normal coleslaw. It’s just canola oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and the 2 seasoning packets you saved from your Ramen noodles. Pure, utter deliciousness.
Mix it all up and stick it in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours before you’re ready to eat. This chill time gives the flavors a chance to combine and the noodles soften up a bit, soaking in all that yummy dressing. They’re still nice and crunchy, but don’t taste like you’re eating a raw package of noodles. They might be my favorite part of this whole thing!
Just as a head’s up: this recipe makes a HUGE bowl of broccoli coleslaw. It’s the perfect size for bringing to potlucks and parties, but it’s really easy to cut this recipe in half when you just need a little side for family dinners. I love cold salads like this in the summertime (and bonus – no mayo in this coleslaw means it can sit out for longer!), but I remember people requesting this recipe from my mom at just about every holiday, event, and party throughout the year. And once you try this recipe for yourself, you’ll understand why!
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- 2 - 12 ounce packages broccoli slaw mix
- 2 packages Oriental-flavored Ramen noodles, crushed into small pieces
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup sunflower seeds
- 3 green onions, chopped
Dressing:- 1 cup canola oil
- 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 packages Oriental seasoning mix (from the Ramen noodles)
- Mix the broccoli slaw, crushed noodles, almonds, sunflower seeds, and green onions together in a large bowl.
- In another small bowl, add the canola oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, and Oriental seasoning packets from the Ramen noodles. Whisk together until the sugar is completely dissolved, then pour over the slaw mixture. Toss until evenly coated and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to combine and the noodles to soften slightly. Stir the coleslaw occasionally to evenly distribute the dressing.
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never thought of making a broccoli coleslaw before.. awesome idea and i love the crunchy ramen noodles too!
The noodles totally make the dish! Hope you enjoy, Thalia!
Mm….that looks so good. One the whole family would enjoy for sure.
Pinning.
Have a great day Liz!
Thanks so much for the pin, Melanie! Hope you enjoy the recipe!
I love broccoli slaw! And I love how big of a batch this makes because usually I stand at the fridge and scarf leftovers 🙂 Great picnic recipe!
I’m the same way, Bri! I’m always find myself scarfing down all the leftovers! Lol. Thanks for stopping by!
My family would love this crunchy slaw! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
You’re so welcome, Karly!
Fantastic slaw! Cut the recipe in half and it was great. Everyone including the guys loved this dish. I was stunned when I looked at the bowl and it was empty. The girls loved it because there was no mayo and I used a little less than 1/2 cup of oil about 3 tablespoons less (I ran out and was too lazy to get a new bottle from the pantry).
Thanks so much!!!! Love your recipes.
I’m so happy to hear that, Debbie! An empty bowl is always a good sign!