Asian Broccoli Slaw

The perfect summery salad, this Asian Broccoli Slaw with Roasted Broccoli is sweet, tangy, and totally addicting. Lots of crunch from the cabbage and toasted sunflower seeds, and loaded with vegan proteins from the edamame and SunButter dressing. Try this healthy cabbage slaw along with summer cook outs!

You might also LOVE this classic Asian Cabbage Salad or this protein-packed Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad.

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Roasted Broccoli and Tomatoes, Protein Rich Edamame

This Asian cabbage slaw is so much more rewarding than a classic coleslaw! I adore the combination of raw crunchy cabbage, warm roasted broccoli and tomatoes, and the “poppy” texture of protein rich edamame.

All tossed together in the flavorful dressing, this salad is a true crowd pleaser.

If you use a combination of red and green cabbage, as I did, toss the salad shortly before serving. The red cabbage will turn the whole salad pink — but if you’re serving soon, it makes such a beautiful colorful salad!

I topped this salad off with a flavorful combination of herbs (mint, cilantro and green onions), and toasted seeds (sunflower and sesame). Other great options would be cashews or toasted almonds, if there are no nut allergies in your family.

The Perfect Tangy Asian Cabbage Salad Dressing

We are in full swing salad season here in Oregon (finally!). My favorite salads are ones full of crunch, texture, and coated in a flavorful Asian inspired dressing.

There isn’t a lot better than sitting outside in the evening during the first few days of summer. Especially if that experience is complemented with delicious grilled meats, veggies, and flavorful salads full of fresh seasonal produce.

This easy and flavorful Asian cabbage slaw will become a favorite for sure!

It meets all my criteria for the perfect salad:

1. Crunch (thank you, crisp cabbage and toasty sunflower seeds!)
2. Sweet and tangy, thanks to the incredible dressing I describe below.
3. Protein rich (here’s looking at you, SunButter + edamame <3 ).

I have been absolutely loving making dressings and dips with SunButter, my favorite nut/seed spread made with sunflower seeds. It’s a great nut-free alternative for allergy sufferers, plus it tastes amazing, and is high in protein, similar to almonds or peanuts.

For this PERFECTLY ZIPPY Asian Salad Dressing, you’ll need:

• SunButter No Sugar Added
• Rice Wine Vinegar (I buy the unseasoned, no sugar option)
• Coconut Aminos
• Lime Juice
• Coconut Sugar
• Sriracha Chili Sauce

For the Asian Broccoli Slaw:

• Green Cabbage and Red Cabbage (or purple cabbage, if that’s what you call it!)
• Carrots
• Broccoli
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Edamame (I bought it frozen and shelled it)
• Cilantro & Mint (optional, but such great flavors!)
• Sunflower Seeds and Sesame Seeds (to garnish!)

How to Make Asian Broccoli Slaw

This salad has lots of components (textures! flavors!), but is made with these 5 easy steps:

Step 1: Toss broccoli and tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper, and roast in the oven.

Step 2: Combine Asian Cabbage Salad Dressing ingredients in a jar or blender, and shake or process until smooth and creamy (I prefer the blender for the best texture!).

Step 3: Shred cabbage and carrots. Add to a salad bowl along with shelled edamame.

Step 4: Add roasted vegetables, and toss the salad in the creamy and tangy SunButter dressing.

Step 5: Garnish (optional, as always!) with fresh herbs, like cilantro, mint and green onions, and toasted sesame and sunflower seeds.

Step 6: Serve the salad hot or chilled!

Other Cabbage Salad Recipes:

• Addictive Asian Cabbage Salad
• Whole30 Chinese Chicken Salad
• Asian Orange Zoodle Salad
• Purple Cabbage Salad

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