Confession: I wanted to include this tangy broccoli slaw recipe in my epic salads roundup (it deserves to be in it), but the photos were so green and unappetizing that I couldn’t do it. All I could think when I looked at the post was, “Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!”
Today, I’m re-sharing it with better photos and pushing it to the top of the blog in case you have overlooked it the past couple of years. Ribbit!
Even with a pop of complementary color (the coral napkin), the slaw is undeniably very green as written. I’ve heard from some commenters who have added some color with dried cranberries or chopped apple, which sound like delicious additions to me.
This broccoli slaw was roughly inspired by an awesome mayo-free broccoli and potato salad that my friend Sarah brought to a spring potluck two years ago. It’s not too far off from my Greek broccoli salad and colorful beet and quinoa salad, but it was just too good to keep to myself.
Shredded broccoli florets form the foundation for this slaw, which you can easily make yourself in a food processor (or you can skip a step and buy pre-shredded broccoli slaw).
Cooked quinoa blends right in, thanks to its similar texture and complementary flavor. Add toasty almonds, a tangy honey-mustard dressing and chopped basil for little bursts of freshness flavor, and you have one fantastic mayo-free broccoli slaw.
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Quinoa Broccoli Slaw with Honey-Mustard Dressing
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- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Mayo-free, healthy broccoli slaw recipe with quinoa, toasted almonds and basil tossed in a tangy honey-mustard dressing! This gluten-free slaw will be a hit at potlucks and packs well for lunch, too. For best flavor, plan on letting the slaw rest for 20 minutes or more before serving. Recipe yields about 4 servings.
Ingredients
Slaw
- ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup slivered or sliced almonds
- 1 ½ pounds broccoli (about 2 large or 3 medium heads) or 16 ounces shredded broccoli slaw
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
Honey-mustard dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons smooth Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or more lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional (for heat)
Instructions
- To cook the quinoa: First, rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh colander under running water. In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and 1 ½ cups water. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer the quinoa until it has absorbed all of the water. Remove the quinoa from heat, cover the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes. Uncover the pot and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set it aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, toast the almonds: In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and starting to turn golden on the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl to cool.
- To prepare the broccoli (if you’re not using prepared broccoli slaw), trim off any brown bits from the florets and stems, then slice the florets off the stems into manageable pieces. Use a paring knife to peel off the tough, woody perimeter of the broccoli stems and then discard those pieces. Now you can feed the broccoli florets through your food processor using the slicing blade, then switch to the grating blade to shred the stems. Alternatively, you can shred the broccoli with a mandoline or by hand with a sharp knife.
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a liquid measuring cup and whisk until emulsified. The dressing should be pleasantly tangy and pack a punch. If it’s overwhelmingly acidic, add a little more honey to balance out the flavors. If it needs more kick, add a bit more mustard or lemon juice.
- Add the shredded broccoli slaw, cooked quinoa and chopped basil to your large serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until well mixed. Let the slaw rest for about 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Make it vegan: Substitute maple syrup for the honey.
Make it nut free: I bet sunflower seeds would be a great alternative to the almonds.
Storage suggestions: This salad keeps well overnight. Brighten up leftovers with a squeeze of lemon juice and maybe an extra drizzle of olive oil and dash of salt, too.
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Lindsay
Hi Kate, LOVE this recipe! I’ve tried a few different broccoli slaw recipes out and about, but none of them really did it for me. However I love quinoa and I love honey mustard, so you hit the nail on the head here :) Thanks for sharing!
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Kate
Thanks, Lindsay! Hope you love it!
The Prestigious School
That looks like a bowl of Spring! Fabulous!
Amy @ Parsley In My Teeth
What a beautiful slaw! And I love that you made the dressing without mayo – sounds delicious.
Cassie
I LOVE broccoli salads–mm mm goooood!
Mira
That looks delicious! I really like broccoli and I’m definitely gonna try this out!
PL
Perfect! I have everything on hand, so i will make this tonight. I am sure the hubster buster will enjoy it. Thank you for sharing!
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Kate
Thanks, PL! How did it turn out?
PL
It was delicious, REALLY! I love the honey mustard dressing. I made it for lunch while waiting at our terminal at LAX instead of eating airport food. It hit the spot. :-) You truly have great salad recipes among other dishes I have made from your blog website. Just know that an R.D. approves of your food choices.
Kate
Hooray, thanks PL! I polished off some of my leftovers at SFO yesterday. So glad you approve of my recipes! :)
The Healthy Apple
Oo this sounds absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing!!!
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen}
Your honey mustard brussels sprouts slaw is a hit in my fam, this looks equally good… possibly better! Yummy, can’t wait to try!
Kate
I almost forgot about that slaw! Hope you all enjoy this one just as much.
Eliza
My mouth is watering from just looking at your photos. This – plus the broccoli wasabi slaw that I can’t get enough of – is going to make for many meals this summer!
Kate
Wasabi slaw, that sounds interesting! Hope you love this one, Eliza.
kristie {birch and wild}
Mustard and broccoli seem like such a great flavor combination. I don’t know why I have never tried it myself! This looks so delicious :)
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life
I have been on a broccoli buying frenzy lately ($2 a kilo!) and while I love it steamed and plain, or with cheese, (oh and I made it into soup) I have been craving something bright, light, and delicious to bring broccoli into my lunchbox. Now I know exactly what I’ll be whipping up with my next bunch of ‘little trees’. Thanks Kate!
Kate
Broccoli is cheap, isn’t it?! All the more reason to buy some. I bet your soup was marvelous!
Anna
such a perfect combination!!! love it
DAnae Garcia
I think this is my favorite recipe ever!! I really love broccoli!! Can’t wait to try it with this sauce!! xx
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
Kate, this slaw looks fantastic! I love broccoli and I’m always looking for new ways to fix quinoa. I’m definitely going to try this!
lis
I love salads that aren’t coated in mayo! Mustard + apple cider vinegar + honey is my go to combo for the start of any dressing these days. Can’t wait to try this one out :)
lis
And also – I saw someone mention how cheap broccoli is. I buy frozen organic broccoli in one lb bags at costco for way cheaper than the normal grocery store and it roasts/steams/grills great. I keep a big stock at all times – it’s so easy to prepare and tastes wonderful!
Kate
That’s a great tip! Thanks, Lis! Hope you love this slaw.
Alexa [fooduzzi.com]
Yum! I’ll definitely be making this for my roommate and I…we can’t get enough honey mustard!
Alexa [fooduzzi.com]
My dad ended up making this for my graduation party…the only adaptation he made is that he roasted the broccoli before assembling the final salad. It was DELISH! I passed the recipe off to quite a few party attendees, too!
Kate
Alexa, I’m obsessed with the idea of roasting the broccoli first! Give your dad a high five for me. So glad you all enjoyed it.
Karin
This looks delicious! I’m hoping to serve it on Mother’s Day alongside quinoa veggie burgers. To avoid being repetitive with quinoa, do you think this would be ok with just broccoli? I could add more slivered almonds or some roasted chickpeas?
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Kate
Karin, I’m so sorry for my delay. Yes, you could definitely just skip the quinoa! You’ll have a more classic broccoli slaw. Just be careful with the dressing, you probably won’t need all of it. Dried cranberries would add a pop of color if you want to make it more interesting. Roasted chickpeas could be great, too!
Meghan
Gorgeous salad here, Kate! I rarely make a honey mustard-style dressing but think you’ve inspired me to give it a shot this weekend!
Susan
We made this for dinner last night and loved it and will be making it many more times this summer. The only thing I changed was to toss in some dried cranberries, too. They really popped against all that beautiful green. Thanks for another great recipe, Kate.
Kate
Thank you, Susan! Delighted to hear that you enjoyed the slaw!
Gaby
This slaw looks great, can’t wait to try it!
John
This looks very interesting, thanks for posting. Most of the broccoli salad/slaw recipes I come into contact with here in the Upper Midwest tend to be heavy on the mayo, it’s nice to see one with a lighter base like mustard/honey/olive oil/vinegar. I’m excited to try this out!
Susan
This was a fantastic dish, creative, beautiful and delicious. I am planning to share the recipe with my Italian friends!
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Kate
Thank you, Susan! I appreciate it!
Carrie
Great recipe! I typically don’t like raw broccoli, but the dressing and letting it marinate some really did the trick! I added some chickpeas to the dish as well to make it more of a work day lunch than a side.
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Kate
Thanks, Carrie! So glad you enjoyed this one, raw broccoli and all. Great idea to add chickpeas.
Hannah
Yum! I love the idea of putting basil in there! And the dressing sounds delish. Thanks, will definitely try!
Aviva
Delicious! I threw in come dried cranberries with it. The salad is enough for a light dinner on its own, and I think it would pair well with salmon (for those who it eat it ;) for a more substantial meal.
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Kate
Thanks, Aviva! So glad you enjoyed it.
Aviva
PS Forgot to thank you for the broccoli shredding instructions. Never did that before!
Jen
I love broccoli slaw and like others have commented have never thought to pair it with honey mustard dressing. This one is going on the menu for next week for sure. I love roasted broccoli too. Another way I’ve had/made broccoli slaw with a non mayo dressing was with a sesame and ginger vinaigrette.
Kate
Hope you love this slaw, Jen! Your sesame-ginger slaw sounds fantastic.
Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship
I love broccoli! This is therefore, like, the best salad ever!!!
Vicki
Ok so I used a 12oz bag of slaw and eliminated the quinoa. I halved the sauce ingredients but I subbed maple syrup for the honey. I tossed in some dried apricots. So yummy!!!!
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Kate
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it, Vicki!
Jen
I made this this morning and had a serving for supper tonight. To make it more of a main dish I topped it with a sliced hard boiled egg. It was awesome. Thanks for another great recipe.
Kate
Thanks, Jen! So glad you enjoyed it!
Karen
I served this for a dinner party I hosted and it was a hit! It paired well with salmon and tuna.
Kate
Hi Karen! That’s great to hear! Hope you’re well.
ranjitha
wow! This was a fantastic food.
Viktoriya
I’m rarely in the mood for any kind of mustard, but I tried making this salad because I liked how green it looked and I was not disappointed! The dressing is the perfect flavor and tang! I didn’t have quinoa or almonds, so I left those out, but I could taste that those would have really made the salad complete. Even without them though, this was a very tasty treat! Thank you! =)
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Kate
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment, Viktoriya!
Madeline
Delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I replaced the quinoa with barley and it is so yummy.
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Kate
Thanks, Madeline! Great idea!
Jose
Love it. I really liked the dressing. I added grilled steak, blue mini potatoes, chopped Swiss chard and kale. I reduced the amount of broccoli rab. It became a one-pot meal….yum!
Margo
Love this! I’ve made it three times for different groups of friends using red quinoa. I like to add a chopped apple for even a little more crunch! Thanks for a new family favorite.
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Kate
Thanks, Margo! I never would have thought to add apple, but that sounds like a great idea!
Karen
love the flavors and had a hard time waiting the 20 mins for them to mellow. Love that I can eat a large portion and not feel guilty. Definitely will be making a double batch next time around
Kate
Thank you, Karen! Really glad to hear it!
Lacey
Thanks for the wonderful recipe! I’ve gotten broccoli in my CSA share for the past 2 weeks and will again next week and was looking for something different to make with it and this was just delicious!!! I think it would be great to take to a BBQ. I added chickpeas like one of the other reviewers said and got 3 meal-sized servings out of it.
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Kate
Thank you, Lacey! Glad to hear it!
Leah
Three of us polished off this recipe in one sitting. It was wonderful! Tangy, sweet and crunchy, thanks to the almonds. It was also so easy to make. Thank you!
Kate
Yay! Thanks, Leah!
Susan
This is such a great lunch time meal. I had it with grilled chicken breast and it’s a perfect lunch. I’ve been eating leftovers for breakfast with two scrambled eggs and half an avocado all mixed together. Now that’s a breakfast that stays with you! I accidentally left out the honey the first time around ( I know, HONEY mustard dressing, duh) but I didn’t miss it and left it out on purpose the second time.It was super quick too. I used the food processor for the broccoli, then the whole raw almonds I toasted, then I flipped the dressing ingredients in to really emulsify them. Easy peasy clean up too. Love it!
Kate
Thanks, Susan! Glad you enjoyed it!
Brittany
I made this for my family last night and all loved it. Very easy to make & exceptionally tasty! Thank you.
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Kate
Thank you, Brittany!
Emma
Hi, I just came across this delicious sounding recipe. May I ask how much 1 pound of broccoli is? I tried to google it but everyone gives a different amount. How many full broccoli heads (including stalks) would that be, about 2?
Thanks! :)
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Kate
Hi Emma! One pound will vary, but about three full broccoli heads should be about right.
Morgan
Hi,
First off, I LOVE this recipe! Easy, delicious and healthy! A winning combination. How long does it stay fresh in the fridge? I’m trying to make it last 3-4 days, is that okay?
Kate
Hi Morgan! Yes, I think 3 to 4 days will be great. Any longer than that and it probably won’t taste very fresh.
Maria
This is so insanely good! I’ve made it numerous times, bot for just us and for friends and family and I’m always asked for the recipe – so I send them here =D
Thank you so very much for sharing! <3
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Maria! Really happy to hear that. :)
Melanie
Do you boil the broccoli?
The salad looks beautiful!
Melanie
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Steph
Just made this for dinner and it made a perfect fresh accompaniment to a crispy skinned chicken thigh. I also threw in some raisins to add another texture – looking forward to the leftovers and can see this becoming a staple breakfast/lunch/dinner recipe in our house :)
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SC
I’m going to try this without the quinoa (not a huge fan), hopefully it still comes out as delicious as these pics!
Kate
Hope you like it! You won’t need to use all the dressing if you’re not replacing the quinoa with something else that will absorb liquid.
S
I made this tonight for dinner, and it was easy and delicious! I increased the quinoa to broccoli ratio so that it was more like quinoa topped with broccoli slaw, and it made an excellent, filling dinner. The honey-mustard dressing is AMAZING.
★★★★★
SJS
Great flavor and crunch! This came together incredibly quickly and was a big hit with all members of my household.
★★★★★
Sabine
hi Kate, I made this salad 2 weekends in a row because it is so delicious, best way of eating broccoli that I know of and so fast and easy to make, anybody can do it.
★★★★★
Karen
Used broccoli slaw and added pumpkin seeds. Added a handful of spinach chiffonade. Lovely and filling.
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katienearchicago
This is now in heavy menu rotation during our heat spell, along with our favorite black bean-quinoa-corn salad. We love to add chopped up vidalia onion, red pepper, English cucumbers, etc, & top with cherry tomatoes, & serve on bed of romaine or arugula . . . so adaptable!
kay.wilcoxon
Such an amazing vegan tasty recipe ,everyone loves it and wants to have this recipe. Thanks so much! I even added a crispy apple and grated carrots the next day to serve to friends . Its my summer go to salad from now on :)
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Kate
Thank you, Kay! So glad you all enjoyed it.
Jeannie
Tonight I used my intimidating KitchenAid food processor for the very first time (after looking at it for several months) and made the Quinoa Broccoli Slaw. Success! Excellent recipe. So, when will we be seeing a recipe for kale dog treats? Maybe there are cookbook plans for a chapter in honor of Cookie? Thanks for the wonderful slaw recipe. I’m looking forward to baking the pumpkin bread. Happy fall.
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Kate
Hey Jeannie, so glad that attachment and this slaw worked out well for you. Cookie will be making quite a few appearances in the book! I didn’t make a treat recipe for her, since she’s so content with kale stems. :)
Maia
That dressing is so amazing! I made this with red cabbage and brocolli
Alli
Delicious recipe! Big hit at our dinner the other night. Calorie count?
Kate
Hey, Alli! Unfortunately, I don’t have nutritional info available for my recipes just yet. I’m looking for a solution, and will update about it once I find one. Thanks!
Hilary
Kate, my suggestion would be to find a nutrition student in your area who might be interested in doing the nutrition info for some volunteer work? Or you could just direct people to my fitness pal – all they have to do is copy the URL into the recipe builder. It’s very easy but maybe not reliable enough for you to publish.
Orrrrrr you could simply stick with what you’re doing, your food is always healthy, so theres no need to complicate things :)
Dimi Dimas
Kate, the Broccoli slaw was a HUGE hit at our latest family gathering.
I had faith and just put it all together on the day of our BBQ, without tasting it myself and when everyone was coming up to me and asking about the incredible salad they just ate, I was excited.
Wasn’t until I tasted it that I was impressed. Some guests took ‘doggy bags’ home and I had to share the recipe with all.
I’m excited to see what else I can find in your recipe menu.
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Kate
That’s an all-around success if I’ve ever heard of one! Awesome. And thank you so much for sharing it with your friends, too!
Maggie
This looks delicious Kate! Perfect for a weekend full of bbqs ahead!
Kate
Awesome! I hope everyone enjoys it, Maggie.
Jessie Snyder
And you just keep slaying! Your creativity knows no bounds girl, this sounds incredible. <3
Kate
Thanks, Jessie!
Kris
Hey! Thanks for sharing my review! So much appreciated! Excited to try your slaw (those pics are super yum looking!)
Kate
Thank you for the great review, Kris! I hope you try the slaw. :)
Maria
Honey mustard dressing will always be one of my absolute favorites. I love salads that are potato-salad style but not. This is so perfect for summer!!! Love it!
Kate
Thanks, Maria! I love that dressing, too. Liquid gold!
Angelina | Baked Ambrosia
Honey mustard is my all-time favorite dressing! This slaw will be making its way to my Memorial Day weekend BBQ!!
Kate
Hooray!
Cindy Swain | Italicana Kitchen
I LOVE all of these ingredients. This is my kind of slaw. Can’t wait to make this for my friends here in Italy!
Kate
Wonderful! I hope everyone loves it, Cindy.
Jacqueline Meldrum
I would never have thought of this Kate, but I am now craving it. It was usually hot here in Scotland today, so I am craving salads again.
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Kate
I hope you try it, Jacqueline!
Natalie
Really good, I really appreciate the use of ordinary, easily available ingredients in a fresh way.
Kate
Thank you, Natalie! That’s one of the guiding principles of my blog, so I’m happy you appreciate it.
keith
Made this for lunch yesterday, both my wife and I loved it.
Kate
Perfect!
Signija
This recipe makes broccoli so tasty and fun to eat! I’m following up on your & Cookie’s adventures since last september, and once I found this blog, I immediately fell in love with the colorful, whole food recipes you publish (it has made vegetarianism so easy!). Cooking and finding the right food for myself, as a teenager, is a journey, so thanks for keeping the recipes interesting! By the way, cookbook shipped really fast (to Latvia, where everything is always late) and I love it!!!
Kate
This comment is full of so much goodness, Signija! I’m so glad the book came quickly (hello from KC!) and that you found my blog in the first place. Being vegetarian is difficult enough– and as a teenager? Yeesh. I’m glad I could make things a bit easier for you! Thank you so much for reading.
Mary
My husband does not like Dijon mustard. Is there a suitable substitute?
Kate
Does he enjoy any other varieties of mustard? You could omit it, but the dressing won’t have as much zip.
Mary
I tried it with inglehoffer’s honey mustard and it tasted great. Thanks so much.
Amy
This was so good my 6 year old had 3 servings…and so did I. The dressing is amazing. I cut the broccoli into small florets and added a little purple cabbage for color.
the Thai-style Mango Slaw in your cookbook was FANTASTIC, too.
Kate
Thank you, Amy! Happy to hear that you loved them both.
Krystal
I just received my copy of Love Real Food in the mail! There are so many recipes that I can’t wait to try out! I’m a teacher and school just ended, so I think I’ve found my new summer project… cooking my way through this book!
Kate
Hooray! I’m so glad you love it, Krystal! Have a fun summer. :)
Martel
Not the kind of salad I am used to, good to change. Fresh, flavorful (don’t skip the garlic) and filling! Thank you Kate!
Kate
Great! I’m glad this helped you mix things up, Martel.
Nancy Shipman
I haven’t tried your salad yet but I will definitely make it tonight! The reason for this post is I bought your book about 4 days ago at Barnes and Noble. I truly expected it in the New Release area but they had already moved it to the shelves IT DESERVES TO BE OUT FRONT!! This is an exceptional cookbook. It is probably the most thorough, well written cookbook I have ever enjoyed. I am reading it page by page. I haven’t marked a single recipe because I want to try them ALL! Well done Girl and all that time and effort truly paid off. I am telling everyone about your book and will be giving them as gifts in the future. Btw, I love your blog also. I always print out the recipes and have a folder specifically for you. Keep those creative juices flowing! Thanks again.
Kate
Nancy, thank you so much for your kind words and support! I’m so glad you found it in B&N. I definitely “rearranged” the books to make mine front and center at my nearest store. Hehe. I worked SO hard on the book and it’s marvelous to hear that you appreciate my hard work. xo!
Devon
So good! I made this for a Memorial Day barbecue and already have friends asking for the recipe.
Kate
Hooray! Thanks for sharing it, Devon.
Lynda
I made 1/2 this recipe tonight for a store bought bag of broccoli slaw and omitted the crushed red pepper due to a guest who can’t take any slice at all. It was PERFECT! It will be my go-to slaw recipe from now on. Thank you!
Kate
Awesome! I’m glad my time-saving tip worked out so well. :)
john hoffman
Fantastic! I only added half the amount of quinoa, and in my opinion that was enough. Great flavor.
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Kate
Great! Thanks, John.
Heather
Love this salad. Made it tonight and it was delicious. The only change I made was I steamed the broccoli for a few minutes. A winner recipe!
Kate
Fantastic. Thanks, Heather!
Skip
Hi Kate!
I made this for supper tonight (using a packaged broccoli slaw mix instead of chopping broccoli)and my husband took one bite and said “this is a keeper”!! We both loved it and have leftovers to enjoy tomorrow!Thanks so much for sharing!!
Skip
Kate
Awesome! I’m so glad you both enjoyed it, Skip. Thanks!
Jean
This was a great way to change up my salads. When I read the recipe I had blanched broccoli in the fridge so used that and was out of quinoa (how’d that happen???) so used some bulgar. Looking forward to doing it as written this weekend. And the dressing is a new favorite. Thanks.
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Kate
Your version sounds excellent, Jean!
Jean
The dressing is a great marinade for shrimp. Just made a new batch of it. Thanks again.
Nicole
I made this last night for bookclub potluck and it was a hit. I increased the honey and mustard in the dressing bc it was initially too acidic for me. Also added cranberries as other commenters did. A well enjoyed broccoli slaw that was more hearty than others I have made in the past, because of the addition of quinoa. Also to note, I prepped the broccoli and quinoa earlier in the week, as well as the dressing kept separate- so this is a good option for a make ahead meal for those busy weeks!
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Kate
Awesome! Thanks for the time-saving tips, too, Nicole. That will definitely help out other readers.
Maggie
I made this salad tonight and honestly it was so delicious I had to share it with friends! I added some green onions to the slaw just because I love green onions. But this is a keeper for sure. Thanks Kate for your commitment to putting out nutritious, delicious recipes that we all benefit from.
I also just bought your new cookbook. While I am not a vegetarian, i really love all the recipes which for the most part can have meat added if necessary.
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Kate
This is so kind, Maggie! I’m so glad you love my site as a non-vegetarian. I love hearing that I’ve helped people make small changes in their daily routines.
Kathy
I just made this today and it’s wonderful. I did make one change. I’m trying to cut back on added sugar in my diet so I reduced the honey to 1 tsp. I still loved it.
Kate
Great! Thanks, Kathy. I’m glad you could adjust it to your tastes/needs.
Steve Taylor
Hi Kate,
Love this receipe. I did this, and 3 other salads from your blog, for a party in honor of my youngest son, Christian. I doubled this one up as we had over 30 people come over. The salad was gone in about 10 minutes and I had loads of great comments. Thanks! BTW, just got back from a business trip and I’d ordered your book from Amazon. It really is good. Looking forward to giving it a go!
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Kate
Awesome! This one is a total favorite for pot-lucks. I hope you enjoy the book, too!
Amy C. Ammon
Kate, made this salad for a birthday party pot luck sooo delicious!
Your blog and cookbook are my go to when I want to try something new that I know will be a hit!
Amy
Kate
Hooray! Thanks, Amy.
John Webb
I made this Quinoa Broccoli Slaw for a potluck and everyone loved it. I just about doubled the mustard and apple cider vinegar so it was good and tangy. It’s quick too! Thanks for a great recipe.
Kate
Delicious! Great tip for mustard-lovers, too.
Hannah
I just finished tasting the finished product, and it’s delicious! I used walnuts instead of slivered almonds, and mixed it all together while the quinoa was still warm, so I’m hoping it tastes just as great cold. Thanks so much for the recipe!
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Kate
Thanks, Hannah! I think letting it marinate a bit is always a good thing. The flavors should deepen once it cools down!
Lekan
Scrolling through the blog the pictures for this recipe really caught my eye. I have broccoli in my fridge and had no idea what to do with it. Now, I’m so happy that I have it and can try this out!
Kate
Awesome! Let me know how it goes, Lekan!
Lekan
I tried the recipe, didn’t have enough broccoli, quinoa, or honey but the dressing was tasty. I also used the S blade for my food processor (instead of the slicing and shredding blades ) I didn’t know there were other blades lol. Next time I try this I’ll use the a mandolin. I have high expectations for next time.
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Kendra
This looked so yummy that I HAD to try it! We decided to make it more of the main course for the meal so I added a packet of Trader Joe’s precooked lentils and did 1.5 x the amount of dressing. With the added protein it was a great meal for a hot night. I think next time I make it (because this is so delicious!) I might add some cut up apples and golden raisins, as well.
Great job yet again =)
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Kate
Great idea adding the lentils–that sounds like a nice, filling meal. Thanks, Kendra!
Nicole
Great recipe! Added craisins and chicken, and we used it as a main dish. Thanks!
Kate
Perfect! I’m glad your version turned out great, Nicole.
Tessa Caldicott
Second recipe Ive tried and so happy with the taste! Very simple to put together (I tend to moan and groan if a recipe takes too long to prep). And the flavours are so fresh! Great sauce and great combination of veggies. Thank you!
★★★★★
Kate
Yes, this one comes together relatively easily. I’m glad you enjoyed it, Tessa!
Dee Neuhardt
This was the first recipe I have made from your site and it is absolutely addicting! A must have for a healthy snack or side dish to any meal. Is it bad that I want to eat the whole dish in one sitting? ;) Can’t wait to try more recipes from you! Nom nom nom…
Kate
I’m so glad you loved this, Dee!
Lily
Kate! I made this and your Herbed Red Potato Salad for 4th of July. While the potato salad was quickly devoured this was the salad that elicited the most enthusiastic comments! It’s so good – the almonds, the basil – it’s perfect. The recipe is worth dragging out my food processor. Thank you!
Kate
Thank you, Lily! That’s so great!
Paige S
This salad is SO delicious. The basil addition is the perfect finish.
★★★★★
Kate
Thank you, Paige!
Jacqueline
This was amazing. I figured it would be good, but it was even better than expected. Thanks
Kate
Great! Thanks, Jacqueline.
bill
I’ve made this quite a few times now and it is one of my favorites! Yum!
★★★★★
Kate
Perfect. Thanks, Bill. :)
Kathryn
I made this last night…so delicious! I added chopped red apple, and I used toasted sunflower seeds since I didn’t have any almonds. We devoured it!! We were supposed to have enough left over for both of us to take some for lunch today, but we both had a few too many extra servings last night! A very good sign ☺ Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe Kate! I’m excited to try your Crunchy Thai Quinoa Salad next!
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! I’m glad you both gobbled this down. I think you’d love the Thai quinoa salad!
Carly
Another awesome recipe! I’m convinced you’re the queen of salads!
★★★★★
Savta Laulie
I made this for some tough critics. Everyone loved it! It officially has a place in my go-to recipe rotation. I did add dried cranberries. Thank you very much. Delicious.
★★★★★
Kate
Hooray! Dried cranberries sound delicious. Thank you for giving it a try and for your review, Savta!
Rachael
I don’t usually comment, but this recipe was so good I just had to! I made this for my husband and I and we were both floored by how wonderful it tasted!
I have 2 holiday parties this week, and I’m bringing this to both! I have to share this with everyone! Thank you for the wonderful recipes and constant inspiration!
★★★★★
Kate
Well, I’m happy you did Rachael! You are welcome. It’s a great salad for a holiday dinner for sure. Enjoy! Thanks for your review.
Lily Baker
Even my husband liked it. You rock! Delicious!
★★★★★
Kate
Awe well, thanks Lily! Thank you for your star review.
Chelsea
This looks so yummy! Looking to make it this weekend for our family. The shredded broccoli slaw I’ve seen at our local store doesn’t seem to have the floret-bits/tree part (haha) included – but more of a classic slaw texture. Do you think it would still be good? Or would cutting our own to include that be beneficial to the recipe?