A Healthy Side Dish
If your looking for a simple healthy side dish for your Fourth of July picnics and Bar-B-Qs this is it. Its made with pre-made broccoli slaw mix, green onions, nuts, ramen noodles and dressed with a tangy sweet vinaigrette. This recipe does call for sugar but you could substitute spenda or what ever you like to sweeten it.......... And since its best when made the day before serving, you'll have more time to visit with your guest on the day of your party........
Broccoli Slaw
Ingredients
- 1- 12 oz Package of broccoli slaw
- 2- 3 oz packages of ramen noodles(broken into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 2 green onions and tops(chopped)
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 chicken flavor packages (from the ramen noodles)
Directions
- For the slaw: Combine the first five ingredients in a large bowl.
- For the dressing: Combine the vinegar, olive oil, sugar and chicken flavor packages.
- Stir dressing into the slaw and refrigerate overnight.
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I use this same recipe quite often. However, I replace 1/4 cup of the oil with 1/4 cup Italian dressing. It gives it a sweeter more smooth taste than the plain oil does :-) Love it!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious--perfect for the upcoming potluck!
ReplyDeleteI just saw broccoli slaw at the store and wondered what to do with it. I can't wait to try this recipe, it looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic
ReplyDeleteTHIS LOOKS WONDERFUL, I THINK I WILL HAVE TO TRY THIS. THANKS FOR SHARING, IF I HADN'T SEEN YOU ON CHERISHED BLISS' LINK PARTY I WOULD HAVE MISSED THIS. I WILL BE FOLLOWING ON MY WAY OUT!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks very tasty
ReplyDeleteI'm a vegetarian so it's a perfect dish for me, especially when I love broccoli
Thanks for sharing this recipe!:)
I love slaw! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteI love salads like this in the summer:)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a perfect summer salad!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so light and perfect for a hot summer night! Thanks for joining us for "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We loved having you and hope you'll be back soon! -The Sisters
ReplyDeleteMmm... sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing it at Shabbilicious Friday.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an amazing salad! Thank you for sharing at Saturday Show and Tell! I hope you'll be back this week.
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mmmm this looks so good. I love slaw :)
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I've never seen broccoli slaw at our market, but I know where I can go pick some fresh! Thanks for the great in-season recipe!! And glad you shared it with us at Farm Fresh Friday!! Hope to see you again tomorrow (yikes, where did the week go?)
ReplyDeleteHow yum-my! Thanks so much for linking up on Fabulous Friday at Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust.
ReplyDeleteWarmly, Michelle