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Broccoli Slaw with Avocado Mayo

Made by Anastasia - Serves: 6 Filed Under: Low Carb, Paleo, Summer Salads, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter Salads

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Get all your major nutrients in one bowl of deliciousness with this Broccoli Slaw; this salad is a healthy version of coleslaw using whipped avocado instead of boring, unhealthy mayo.

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BROCCOLI SLAW SALAD VERTICAL

The beautiful creamy texture of the avocado pairs beautifully with the crunchy broccoli, carrots and capsicum while the roasted pecans add a nice nutty flavour.

This recipe is gluten-free and is also suitable for keto diets, paleo, vegan and vegetarian diets as there are no animal products used.

How to make broccoli slaw from scratch

Step 1 - Prepare your veg

  1. Trim any woody stem ends or tough leaves from your broccoli with a knife and break into bite-sized florets, each with a short stem. Slice the thicker stems, thinly into small matchsticks, (2 ½ cm / 1 inch in length).
  2. Place the broccoli florets and matchstick stems in a colander, then rinse them under cold water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Using a sharp knife cut off the tops and bottoms of your carrots, peel then rinse under cold water.
  4. Either grate your carrots coarsely or use a julienne peeler to cut into fine julienne. (your julienne strips should be 2 ½ cm (1 inch) in length. Transfer to your bowl.
  5. To prepare your capsicum, cut it in half and remove the core, seeds and inner ribs with a parring or any other small knife. Rinse under cold water.
  6. Then place the glossy side of the capsicum face down (it is much easier to slice this way as your knife does not slip) then slice into strips (try it with a serrated knife as it is much easier). Your strips should be 2 ½ cm (1 inch) in length.
  7. Remove the pit of both avocados and cut into chunks, place one avocado in your food processor and the other on a plate.
  8. Squeeze some lemon juice on top of the avocado on the plate to prevent browning and leave to one side. We are going to prepare the avocado mayo next and add it to the broccoli first.
  • CUTTING BROCCOLI INTO SMALL FLORETS WITH A KNIFE
    CUT BROCCOLI
  • CUTTING CARROTS WITH A MANDOLIN/V-SLICER
    CUT CARROTS
  • CUTTING RED PEPPER INTO SMALL STRIPS
    CUT PEPPER INTO STRIPS
  • CUTTING AVOCADO INTO CHUNKS
    DICE AVOCADO & ADD LEMON JUICE

Step 2 - Roast your nuts

I like to roast my nuts in the oven as it toasts the nuts more evenly than in a frypan.
It also lets me get on with doing something else instead of having to watch the pan constantly.

  1. Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
  2. Line a baking tray with baking paper and arrange your nuts on top so they spread out evenly and are not touching.
  3. Place the tray with the nuts in the middle of your oven and roast for 8-10 minutes. Stirring occasionally so that they brown evenly, your nuts should be golden brown and fragrant.
  4. Remove from the oven and transfer immediately to a cold plate to stop the cooking process.
  • ROASTING PECANS UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN
    ROAST PECANS UNTIL GOLDEN
  • JUST A WHITE PAGE

Step 3 - Prepare your avocado mayo

  1. Add your oil, lemon juice, water and a pinch of salt to the avocado chunks that you have already placed in your food processor or blender.
  2. Blitz until smooth and creamy. It should have a slightly runnier consistency than mayonnaise this allows the broccoli florets to be easily coated. Add more water, if necessary, for the desired consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste, you may need to add a bit more lemon juice or salt at this point.
  4. Add your oil, lemon juice, water and a pinch of salt to the avocado chunks that you have already placed in your food processor or blender.
  5. Blitz until smooth and creamy. It should have a slightly runnier consistency than mayonnaise this allows the broccoli florets to be easily coated. Add more water, if necessary, for the desired consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste, you may need to add a bit more lemon juice or salt at this point.
  • ADDING AVOCADO MAYO INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER
    ADD INGREDIENTS TO BLENDER
  • BLITZING AVOCADO MAYO UNTIL SMOOTH & CREAMY
    BLITZ UNTIL SMOOTH & CREAMY

Step 4 - Putting your slaw together

  1. Pour your avocado mayo over the vegetables in your bowl, season with salt and pepper. Mix well until all the vegetables are well coated.
  2. Add the avocado chunks and mix gently
  3. Arrange your salad in a salad bowl.
  4. Scatter the toasted pecans on top to garnish and serve.
  • ADDING AVOCADO MAYO TO BROCCOLI SLAW INGREDIENTS IN BOWL
    MIX VEG WITH AVOCADO MAYO
  • ADDING AVOCADO CHUNKS TO MIXED BROCCOLI SLAW
    ADD AVOCADO TO VEG

Tips on making BROCCOLI SLAW

  • You can easily prepare all your vegetables (except for the avocado as it will brown) the day before.
  • Alternatively, if you are short on time you can easily just buy a pack of bagged broccoli slaw mix and just add the avocado mayo and nuts for a super-fast salad for dinner.
  • The nuts can also be prepared several days or even a week in advance and kept in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Also, any leftovers will keep covered in your fridge for a couple of days and are great for your lunchbox with some chicken or salmon fillets or you could even stir through some pasta.

What can I serve it with?

  • Another great salad to serve at a barbecue especially good with grilled red meats and chicken.
  • You could also serve it alongside a creamy pasta such as a boscaiola or carbonara,  a beautiful piece of grilled salmon or a nice prime rib roast.

Try some more of our brassica salads:

  • BROCCOLINI SALAD WITH CRISPY CHORIZO & FETA
    BROCCOLINI SALAD
  • Roast cauliflower salad in a bowl on top of a wooden board.
    ROAST CAULIFLOWER SALAD
Close-up of broccoli slaw.

BROCCOLI SLAW WITH AVOCADO MAYO - RECIPE

This Broccoli Slaw features raw broccoli, sweet red peppers, crunchy carrots and buttery pecans while the avocado mayo makes it healthier than other slaws.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: Easy, keto, paleo, vegan, whole30
Servings: 6
Calories: 336.73kcal
Author: Anastasia
Equipment
  • Julienne Peeler or Coarse Grater
  • Bullet or High Speed Blender or Small Food Processor
Ingredients
For the salad…
  • 300 grams broccoli (1 small head)
  • 160 grams carrots (2 small)
  • 200 grams red capsicum (bell pepper) (1 medium)
  • 320 grams avocado (1 large)
  • ½ lemon
  • 1 cup pecans (roasted)
For the avocado mayo...
  • 1 avocado (the flesh should be approximately 250 grams)
  • 2 tbsps avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsps lemon juice
  • 3 tbsps water
Metric - Imperial
Instructions
For the salad…
  • Rinse and trim your broccoli and cut into bite-sized florets, cut the stems into small matchsticks (2 ½ cm / 1 inch in length), transfer to a bowl.
  • Rinse, trim and peel your carrots, then grate coarsely or cut into fine julienne strips with a julienne grater or peeler (2 ½ cm / 1 inch in length) then add to your bowl.
  • Remove the core and seeds from your capsicum and cut into small matchsticks (2½ cm / 1 inch in length) then add to your bowl.
  • Cut your avocado in chunks, place on a plate and squeeze the juice from half a lemon on top to prevent browning. Place to one side.
For the avocado mayo…
  • Place all the avocado mayo ingredients in a small food processor or blender, season with some salt, then blitz until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour your avocado mayo on top of your vegetables, season then mix well until the vegetables are well coated.
  • Add the reserved avocado chunks and mix gently, taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
  • Arrange in a salad bowl, scatter the roasted pecans on top and serve.

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 336.73kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.94g | Protein: 5.36g | Fat: 29.67g | Saturated Fat: 3.45g | Sodium: 42.94mg | Potassium: 822.6mg | Fiber: 10.4g | Sugar: 5.15g | Vitamin A: 5946.12IU | Vitamin C: 105.28mg | Calcium: 58.94mg | Iron: 1.54mg
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