Easy broccoli apple slaw with avocado dressing makes a wonderful healthy side dish for any meal, potluck or buffet. Great textures and fresh flavours.

There’s no shortage of textures in this slaw recipe – you get varying degrees of crunch from the apples, broccoli, nuts and carrots; and creamy smoothness from the avocado dressing. It’s a perfect accompaniment to a rich meal or a lovely side for a light fresh lunch/brunch. Serve it with eggs and fresh country bread; or lox and bagels; or as a side dish for a ham, turkey or roast beef dinner.

I love the combination of sweet crunchy apples with the slightly bitter broccoli in this slaw recipe. It’s a great balance. One of the best things about this salad, apart from the fresh flavours, is the fact that you can make it a day or two ahead. No cooking, heating or reheating. Just serve. Or bring it to your next potluck event.

Simple, quick and super healthy.

Variations

add cranberries
add green onions or red onions, finely chopped

Shortcut

if you’re short on time, use a good bottled dressing such as lemon poppy seed, raspberry vinaigrette, honey-mustard, creamy avocado or one of your favourites.

Broccoli Apple Slaw with Avocado Dressing Recipe

Created by Cheryl on April 3, 2017

Easy broccoli apple slaw with avocado dressing makes a wonderful healthy side dish for any meal, potluck or buffet. Great textures and fresh flavours.

Total Time: 30m

Yield: 8-10 servings
Category: make ahead, sides, under 30 minutes, vegetarian

Ingredients

4 cups chopped broccoli florets - small pieces (about 1 pound)
2 apples (I use Gala), diced into small pieces
1/2 cup shredded or chopped carrots (optional)
1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds, pecans or walnuts

Avocado Dressing

1 large ripe avocado, peeled
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced or grated garlic
2 teaspoons Dijon (or 3 tsp if you like)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

COMBINE CHOPPED VEGETABLES: Add chopped broccoli florets, diced apples and shredded carrots (if using) to a mixing bowl. Set aside.
MAKE THE AVOCADO DRESSING: Add all ingredients into a blender or processor. Process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust, adding more lemon, salt, maple syrup etc. if needed.
COMBINE: Pour two thirds of the avocado dressing on top of broccoli, apple and carrot mix. Mix to combine well. Add more dressing as needed. Spoon into a serving bowl if desired. Sprinkle on chopped nuts. Let sit 20 minutes (if you have time) to allow flavours to develop. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve in the next few days.

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