Raw Broccoli Slaw with Chia Balsamic Vinaigrette

Move over pasta salad, this broccoli salad is light and healthy for all of your summer barbecues.

I just love summer.  I crave salads and lighter dishes but many of the macaroni and pasta salads have mayonnaise based dressings.  Besides the fact that I despise mayo (like I seriously loathe it) but those type of dressings don't exactly survive in the warm weather.  They spoil quickly since they are made with eggs so I always try to make salads with light dressings.  Did I mention how much I hate those creamy dressings?

This salad is vegan and packed with lots of vitamins, minerals and nutrients.  Most of you know how much I love chia seeds and besides have tons of antioxidants in the dressing, they also add an extra crunchy texture.

Raw Broccoli Slaw with Chia Balsamic Vinaigrette

5 from 9 votes

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Servings: 6 servings

Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 bag of broccoli slaw it’s just raw shredded broccoli and carrots
• ▢ 1 cup fuji apple cord and chopped
• ▢ 2 tablespoons of dried cranberries unsweetened
• ▢ 1 kiwi peeled and sliced
• ▢ 1 red bell pepper seeded & chopped
• ▢ FOR THE DRESSING:
• ▢ 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• ▢ 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon oil of your choice I used olive oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Chia seed ground
• ▢ Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 large garlic clove finely chopped
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves diced
• ▢ extra chia seeds for topping

Instructions

• Take a clean, empty jar or tupperware with a lid and add the mustard, balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, chia seed and freshly ground black pepper.
• Add a the chopped garlic along with the fresh basil leaves.
• Cover the jar and shake well to blend. Set aside.
• Place broccoli slaw in large bowl. Add chopped apple, kiwi and pepper. Mix it all together. Top with cranberries. Mix again. Add dressing just before serving.

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This salad is so easy to make.  I cheated and bought the bag of pre-sliced broccoli and carrot slaw from Trader Joe's  It saves a ton of time.  Why not?  With three little kids at home, I am always trying to find ways to simplify.

 I bet sliced almonds would be really delicious in here too.  Maybe next time. 😉  I make this A LOT in the summer.  My 4 year old calls it "The Crunchy Salad"  and LOVES when he finds those cranberries!  Now if only my oldest would just TRY it...

I hope you enjoy this! Happy Summer!