Julie Clark
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Paleo Broccoli Slaw
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This crunchy Paleo Broccoli Slaw is just the healthy side dish that you’ve been looking for. It has a tangy homemade dressing and comes together in just minutes.
When you’re trying to eat healthy, high protein meals, side dishes can seem hard. Baked Potatoes. Grilled veggies. Steamed veggies. Salad. Although they taste delicious, they can get a little old when eaten day after day.
An even bigger problem comes in when we have to take a side dish to a picnic or potluck. I think every picnic I went to last summer, I took along a veggie tray. Again…boring. Yes, I could have taken one of our yummy pasta salads or macaroni salads, but I like to bring something that those that are gluten free can eat.
This low carb Paleo Broccoli Slaw was the answer! And now I make it regularly.
About this Paleo Broccoli Slaw Recipe
Traditional broccoli slaw salad is made with 2 ingredients I needed to switch up for this sugar free, gluten free version: Ramen noodles and sugar. I was fairly certain I could just leave the sugar out. But the ramen noodles? I needed to figure out how to replicate that flavor and the crunch.
I simply looked at the seasonings that are in Ramen noodle seasoning packets, spent some time adding and subtracting spices until I got a flavor that I liked. And for the crunch? I added sliced almonds.
It’s such a simple broccoli salad that you can have on the table in 10 minutes. It’s dairy-free and gluten free.
How to Make Paleo Broccoli Slaw
- Place the broccoli coleslaw in a large bowl. Add the onions and mix. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or shaker cup, combine the olive oil, vinegar and spices. Stir or shake well.
- Pour the dressing over the colelsaw and stir to coat.
- Just before serving, mix in the sliced almonds.
Recipe Variations
- Instead of almonds, use sunflower seeds or cashews.
- Add chilled rotisserie chicken for a complete meal. It would make a great lunch.
- Love red onions? Use those instead of the sweet onions.
- Add dried fruit. Dried cranberries or raisins give a slightly sweet flavor.
Storage Instructions
This salad is best eaten the same day you make it. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. It will soften slightly as it sits.
Looking for a mayo broccoli salad? Try our broccoli salad with bacon. You may also love our Mexican coleslaw.
Love broccoli? Try our broccoli rice casserole, cheesy broccoli casserole, steamed broccoli and crockpot broccoli chicken.
Paleo Broccoli Slaw
This crunchy Paleo Broccoli Slaw is just the healthy side dish that you’ve been looking for. It has a tangy homemade dressing and comes together in just minutes.
Servings 10
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 packages broccoli slaw mix 12 ounces each
- 1/2 cup diced sweet vidalia onions
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Place the broccoli cole slaw in a large bowl. Add the onions and mix. Set aside. 2 packages broccoli slaw mix, ½ cup diced sweet vidalia onions
- In a small bowl or shaker cup, combine the olive oil, vinegar and spices. Stir or shake well. ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon dill weed, ½ teaspoon celery seed, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Pour the dressing over the colelsaw and stir to coat.
- Just before serving, mix in the sliced almonds. 1 cup sliced almonds
- Store in an airtight container and refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 10, with 1 serving being 1/10 of the salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 0.7mg
This is a lovely recipe when you want the no mayo option of slaw. I used it with cut cabbage and shredded carrots rather than broccoli slaw — and it was delicious.
This sounds so good and I want to make it for a bbq, but I bought toasted sliced almonds instead of just sliced almonds. Do you think they would work?
Made this slaw numerous times and everyone loves it. 👍🏻👍🏻
I just started looking for Paleo recipes. I would need the halve the vinegar. Otherwise, it was a nice combination of spices.
Wow, all those herbs together sound absolutely perfect for the dressing! Turmeric AND paprika- Nice one!
This salad is perfect for cookouts and summer gatherings. Great idea using broccoli for this. Love it! xo, Catherine