Broccoli Slaw Salad

 

Easy Broccoli Slaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

Broccoli slaw mixed with chewy Craisins, crunchy sunflower seeds, bacon crumbles, diced red onion, and tossed with creamy poppy seed dressing. You will love how quickly this Broccoli Slaw Salad comes together. It is the perfect addition to any potluck, barbecue, or picnic. For another quick and easy side dish, try my Classic Broccoli Salad Recipe next.

This salad can be thrown together in 5 minutes. It’s so simple, you can grab everything you need on the way to a potluck, dump it in the bowl, and voila! It’s ready. If you want a less processed dish, you can take the time to make the dressing and fry bacon. But the point for me is an easy, go-to salad, especially when I totally forgot we had an invitation to a potluck.

This delicious salad can easily be cut in half for a weeknight meal or doubled for feeding a large crowd. It’s one you’ll make again and again for all your spring and summer get-togethers. 

More Delicious Broccoli Recipes

• Broccoli Chicken Casserole with Egg Noodles
• Better than Take-out Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry
• Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Easy Beef Broccoli with Ground Beef
• Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Skillet
• Beef Broccoli Fried Rice

Step-by-Step Photos for How to Make Broccoli Slaw Salad

Frequently Asked Questions and Tips for Making Easy Broccoli Slaw Salad

What is broccoli slaw?

Broccoli slaw is a mixture of shredded broccoli stems with red cabbage and carrots.

Can I make this salad in advance?

If you want to make the salad in advance, mix all the ingredients except the poppy seed dressing and place it covered in the refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, add the dressing.

Where can I find broccoli slaw in the grocery store?

You can find it in the prepackaged produce section.

Can I use fried bacon in place of the bacon crumbles?

Absolutely.

How long does this salad last?

The salad is freshest and best right after mixing it. However, it will hold up the next day because it is made with broccoli slaw.

Can I cut the recipe in half?

Yes, you can cut the recipe in half. You can also increase it as long as you have enough salad dressing. 

Tips:

• In place of the store-bought dressing, you can make this Poppy Seed Dressing with Pickled Red Onions (dice the red onion instead of slicing it in rings), my Homemade Poppy Seed Dressing, or the dressing from my Classic Broccoli Salad.
• Start with only 3/4 cup of salad dressing. Taste the salad after you have mixed it together. Add a little more dressing if needed.

Chef’s Tools for Broccoli Slaw Salad:

• Serving Bowls
• Bacon Crumbles
• Chef’s Knife
• Poppy Seed Dressing
• Wooden Spoons
• Salad Tong

Other Broccoli Slaw Salad Recipes

• Broccoli Slaw Recipe

• Creamy Broccoli Slaw

• Classic Broccoli Slaw