Vegan Fresh Broccoli Slaw
This vibrant, crunchy slaw is packed with color and texture from finely chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, red cabbage, dried cranberries, and roasted sunflower seeds — a combination that makes every forkful genuinely interesting. The real star is the creamy tahini dressing, which gets its depth from fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and a touch of Dijon mustard, all whisked together into something tangy, slightly sweet, and completely plant-based without any compromise. No honey, no mayo, no dairy — just whole-food ingredients that happen to taste incredible together. A short 10-minute rest before serving lets the broccoli soften just enough to absorb the dressing while still holding its satisfying bite. It comes together in one large bowl with minimal prep, making it an easy win for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd of six. Bring it to a potluck and watch people ask for the recipe before they've even finished their first serving.
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6 servings
For the slaw
- 1 large head broccoli (about 1 ½ lb), florets and tender stems
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
- 1 ½ cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup roasted sunflower seeds
For the dressing
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp water, to thin
Instructions
- 1
Finely chop the broccoli florets and tender stems into small, rice-like pieces using a box grater, food processor, or a sharp knife — pieces should be roughly 1/4 inch, small enough to eat in one bite.
- 2
Combine the chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, red cabbage, green onion tops, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds in a large mixing bowl and toss to distribute evenly.
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