Paula Deen's Broccoli Coleslaw

Submitted by Ethan's Mom

"I make a similar salad using bok choy or napa cabbage. I haven't tried this recipe yet but I already know it will be delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 (3 ounce) bags oriental-flavor instant ramen noodles, reserve seasoning packet for dressing (other flavors will work, too)
• 3⁄8 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds
• 2 (12 ounce) bags bags broccoli coleslaw mix (in the bagged salad section of the grocery store)
• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds
• chopped green onion, for garnish

• Dressing Mix (reserved seasoning packet plus)

• 3⁄4 cup canola oil
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar or 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar

directions

1. Put the ramen noodles in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin while melting butter in a large skillet over low/medium heat.
2. Add the crushed noodles and slivered almonds to the skillet and sauté, stirring occasionally (keep temperature at low/medium heat).
3. Meanwhile, whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
4. Place the shredded broccoli into bowl and toss with the noodles, almonds, and sunflower seeds.
5. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Reviews

[mailbelle]

I liked this, but not sure if I'd make it again because the rest of the family didn't care for it.

 

[Mamas Kitchen Hope]

Wow! This was a great change from our normal coleslaw - cabbage salad. Made a great side and kept nicely in the fridge, if you keep the noodles separate that is. I just mix them in on my plate so that I can enjoy the great crunch every time. I lightened this up bc I am on a diet and this recipe made doing that very easy! I did not realize I was out of almonds when I went to make this so those were omitted- sorry! I omitted the butter all together and toasted the seeds and noodles in the microwave- a secret my aunt shared with me. Just pop them in the mw and toast 30 seconds at a time- shake and repeat til done to your liking. They then release a natural oil but you could spray with a cooking oil if you like. The cider vinegar gives a great tang to the dressing! Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

 

[Cookin-jo]

We loved this salad. The textures are fantastic and the flavour is amazing. Easy to make to boot. I halved it this time but will make the full recipe next time. This would be great to pack in a lunchbox! Thanks!

 

[Calee]

Love this broccoli salad so easy to make I used chicken flavored noodles. I like the toasted noodles and almonds. The amount of brown sugar in the dressing is right on! The only thing I added was a bit of pepper. Thanks for sharing this recipe one that we will be making again.

 

[Sydney Mike]

I cut this recipe in half easily then followed the directions right down the line, & came up with a great tasting coleslaw! Will admit that I was concerned about the amount of calories per serving, but I helped that along by serving smaller portions premeasured in small bowls to the side! The slaw was a big hit! [Made & reviewed as a tagged bonus recipe for AUS/NZ Recipe Swap #14, Mar 08]