Broccoli Slaw Lightened Up
This favorite potluck broccoli slaw salad got a makeover! Lightened up dressing and instead of using broccoli florets, shredded broccoli slaw is used in this dish!
Broccoli Slaw Salad
The sun is staying bright well into the evening, and today it’s predicted to hit the high 70’s! These are all indications that summer is around the corner!
I never wish my days away, but I sure do look forward to the summer months when everyone seems to be a little more relaxed.
Maybe schedules ease up and the extra vitamin D you get from the sun helps with those that have stressful lives or jobs.
Well, we all have some type of stressors, but sunshine, picnics and beach days puts all that at bay, don’t you think?
I thought I would start the first of May by sharing a favorite salad that I’m certain you’ve eaten at a potluck or two.
I believe this salad has graced every church and school fundraiser cookbook!
Broccoli salad is one of those dishes that everyone LOVES.
Easy broccoli salad recipe
Buy prepared broccoli slaw when you can and use it for stir-fry, as a side dish or eat it as a pasta replacement like I showed you when I made these Turkey Meatballs.
It’s super convenient to open up the bag and have perfectly chopped broccoli, but wait, there is a bonus!
This slaw comes packed with red cabbage and carrots too!
This broccoli slaw is based from the classic recipe with a couple of modifications.
First, the amount mayonnaise is cut in half and replaced with Greek yogurt (I know you aren’t surprised!).
Next, instead of raisins, since I’m not a fan of them, I plumped up dried cranberries!
What to serve with broccoli slaw
This recipe has it all; sweet, salt, tang and crunch in each bite! Perfect side dish to add to your BBQ!
How about serving this salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon Burgers from The Foodie Affair
Oven Fried Chicken from Eating Well
Slow Cooker Beer and Garlic Brats from The Magical Slow Cooker
Broccoli Slaw Lightened Up
Ingredients
- 4 cups prepared broccoli slaw
- 4 slices cooked bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup red onions diced
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise you can use light
- 1 tablespoon apple cider
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries plumped in warm water for 10 minutes, then drained
- sunflower seeds optional
Instructions
- Place broccoli slaw in a medium bowl and set aside. Plump cranberries by steeping them in warm water for about 10 minutes. Drain water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider, sugar, and salt. Fold into broccoli slaw. Add cranberries. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- When ready to serve, add bacon. Top with sunflower seeds or serve on the side.
Nutrition
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This looks amazing and broccoli slaw is always a winner ! Adding to our salad menu 🙂
Thank you for the recipe of colourful and beautiful looking salad 😀 I would sprinkle pine nuts over instead of sun flower seeds which I don’t have it at the moment.
I love the switch from mayo to Greek yogurt. So much healthier and I know that I like the flavor better as well. I’ll need to whip up a batch of this for upcoming potlucks.
I love your fun new version of broccoli slaw. My boys love the fact that you added bacon, that is according to teenagers its own food group, BTW. I so wish they had broccoli slaw already prepared here in Hong Kong like they have in the States but no such luck on that…
This looks so good! I am loving this healthier take on a classic cole slaw. This would be perfect for a backyard BBQ. 🙂
This looks delicious. I love broccoli slaw and make it regularly throughout the summer months. A lighter version is perfect with the yogurt.
Here temperatures are really high! I am that close to go swimming! This salad is the perfect lunch, light, refreshing and tasty!
This looks so great and so healthy. It’s the perfect side for a summer BBQ! I love slaw of every kind!
Let me get this straight…you lightened up the dressing AND included bacon?!? WINNING!!!
ummm YUM! I love broccoli salad and I love broccoli slaw – I really love that you put those two and two together. I don’t like raisins either, and I would have used cranberries too. I am totally craving this salad now!
Your makeover is amazing! Lovely photos and your using one of my favorite salad makers. Broccoli slaw is so good as a base for salads. I love what you’ve done with it!
What a colorful salad! I saw someone use a spiralizer to make shreds from the broccoli stalk, but since I don’t have one I’d use the bagged salad, too. Plus as you mention there’s the bonus cabbage and carrots.
Sandra, what a clever idea. I eat low carb, most of the time, and this recipe could easily be converted by replacing the sugar with Stevia and removing the cranberries – though it likely would not be nearly as yummy.
Try adding edamamme instead of raisins or cranberries
Love that idea! Edamamme is so good. Thanks for the suggestion!
Your photos are gorgeous as always! Love this recipe and as soon as it warms up, I’ll add this to a menu that involves the grill. It’ looks light but full of flavor. And, thanks for sharing your idea to use the slaw in a stir-fry…that’s brilliant.
Send us some of your CA sunshine when you can! 🙂
Allison