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Broccoli Slaw with Citrus Dressing

Published: February 21, 2016 | By: Kristina Stosek
Prep Time Prep Time 20 Minutes
Difficulty Difficulty Easy
Serves Serves 4
Broccoli Slaw with Citrus Dressing
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In this lively healthy slaw, the delicious citrus dressing is soaked up by a colourful medley of fresh vegetables and herbs. Serve this naturally gluten-free slaw as a main or with fish, chicken or pork. In summertime, this salad is popular at outdoor cooking

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch broccoli (about 1 pound), stems coarsely grated and heads coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups coarsely grated green cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 small cucumber, peel and cut lengthwise in half. Remove seeds with a small spoon and slice thinly
  • 3 green onions (spring onions), thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, coarsely grated
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 Tbsp. black sesame seeds
  • FOR THE DRESSING
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. minced ginger (about 1-inch)
  • 1 Tbsp. GF tamari sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. orange zest
  • 2 tsp. pure maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 tsp. GF cayenne pepper
  • Sea salt to taste

    • Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together all the dressing ingredients
  • Add everything except the black sesame seeds and toss to combine
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
  • To serve, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with black sesame seeds
  • Note: Slaw can be made up to 6 hours in advance. Keep refrigerated


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