After the trip to North Carolina and girls weekend in Rhode Island it is time to lock it down and eat healthy. In order to do that I need to get in some veggies. Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies so this one popped into my head on the way home from girls weekend. Anything that makes it easier to eat more veggies is okay in my book. This one was quick to put together and was really light tasting. Much better than a carb filled potato salad, so bring it to your next BBQ and fill your plate to save calories!
Ingredients: 1 Head Broccoli (approx. 2-3 cups) ~ 1 Apple ~ 1/4 cup sunflower seeds ~ 1/2 shredded carrots ~ 1/4 cup red onion diced
Directions: Boil head of Broccoli for 5 minutes until slightly fork tender. While it is cooking dice the red onion and the apple, add to a large mixing bowl. Add in the sunflower seeds and the carrots. Mix the dressing ingredients. Once the broccoli is done, chop the heads off the stems and place into the large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.
- 1 Head Broccoli (approx. 2-3 cups) ~ 1 Apple ~ ¼ cup sunflower seeds ~ ½ shredded carrots ~ ¼ cup red onion diced
- Broccoli Slaw Salad
- Dressing: ⅓ cup mayonnaise ~ 3 TBSP White Balsamic Vinegar ~ 1 TBSP Honey ~ Salt and Pepper
- Boil head of Broccoli for 5 minutes until slightly fork tender. While it is cooking dice the red onion and the apple, add to a large mixing bowl. Add in the sunflower seeds and the carrots. Mix the dressing ingredients. Once the broccoli is done, chop the heads off the stems and place into the large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until fully coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve.
Nice and easy – exactly what I need for a weeknight salad!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Easy is always best, especially for busy weeks.
This looks delicious and the perfect accompaniment to grilled protein. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Yes, so much better for you that potato or pasta salad.
Uh yes?! I’ll be making this.. probably this weekend.. Sounds like an amazing BBQ side dish!
THANK YOU!!!!
Also: thanks for your thoughts and kind words for Emry. He’s a strong kid.. even at 7…. I’m truly blessed to have him as my son….
Thank you. I hope you like it! He is so lucky to have you, standing up for him and getting him what he needs.
I do love me some potato salad, but this looks like a really yummy alternative!
-Sharon
Potato salad is so good, but keeping it light right now is a must! Haha!
I wished I liked sunflower seeds. I guess I can always leave them out, right? Because other than that, this looks really good. I might have to make it this weekend at my inlaws’. So there’s something healthy.
You can totally swap them out for sliced almonds or even cashews or leave them out all together. You could even add celery to get some more crunch too.
This seems super easy and yummy. Perfect for a weekday night after work!
Thank you. Yes, it was really easy and not a lot of work or mess.
Looks great, I’ll leave the apple out, but otherwise I’m putting it on my list.
Thank you. Let me know how you like it. A little celery could add the same crunchiness you would get from the apple. Otherwise totally would be fine without it.
I love adding sunflower seeds to my salads! This looks yummy!
It is such a great way to add some protein and healthy fats. Thank you.
Yummm! I love ‘slaw of any kind. Though I have never used white balsamic…is it less sweet?
It isn’t really sweet but it helps to liquify the mayo, and add a bit of flavor.
Yum yum yum!! I want to make my own brocoli slaw and this is perfect for the 4th! thanks for sharing!
Thank you. Hope you give it a try.
this sounds delish! perfect side.
Thank you. Yes, and it leaves the calories for dessert. 😉
What a perfect Summer salad!
It was very light and the perfect side side. Thank you.
So yummy!! I wonder if you can use plain greek yogurt instead of mayo. I haven’t had mayo in so long I am not sure I could stomach it.
I am sure you could, though I didn’t try it. It isn’t as thick so it might get a bit runny.
this looks delish and easy. and much healthier than a lot of picnic-y type foods which is a good change too!
Yes, I tend to always want to bring something healthier so I know there is at least something I can eat.
Oh – this looks so good – I love stuff like this in the summer!
Thank you! It is much healthier than some of the alternatives.
Yum! I’ve never had a version with apples in it before!
The apples add a really nice crunch. It is a new favorite.
My mom makes a broc salad w/ raisins, bacon and poppy seed dressing and it is so good!
You can never go wrong with bacon!! A lot of people seem to like using poppy seed dressing. I can’t say I’ve ever had it though. Might have to try it.
Sunflower seeds! What a brilliant addition to a salad! I’m thinking about going vegan-ish so I’m gathering up all the unique and wonderful salad ideas that I can. 🙂
Thank you. Sunflower seeds are always on hand in my house. I tried vegetarian but vegan sounds hard. Though you are halfway there already, you can totally do it!
Love the fruit and veg combo! Great summer side.
It really helps with flavors and textures. Thank you.
Yum! I’ve never made a salad with broccoli before. I love that you used sunflower seeds, one of my favorite salad add-ins. I’ve gotten really into tossing toasted sesame seeds into everything lately, too 🙂
Sunflower seeds are a favorite of mine and much easier to chew than almonds. 🙂 They are just so good!
Pinning it!!! Just what I need for my cleanse/diet!
Thank you. Hope you like it!!
I love broccoli slaw! I found a bag od broccoli slaw already shredded at my local store and sometimes I just toss in some grapes and poppy seed dressing and apple and call it a day lol.
Haha!! That is a great time saver but also really making it your own. Love it!
Kerry, love this fast put together salad! Looks like you had lots of fun on your trip… I’d be super excited to head out with only a small nap, too!
Thank you so much. Both trips were amazing and getting some girl time is always a blessing. I would have loved a longer nap though. 😉
This looks amazing! Something different!
Thank you. Yes, and much healthier for you too.
This looks AMAZING! I may just have to make this for the holiday weekend 🙂
Thank you. It is really very tasty and light.
This looks like an awesome healthy alternative! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
Thank you. Hope you like it! Much healthier.