Creamy Ranch Broccoli Slaw Recipe

This quick and easy broccoli slaw recipe will soon be the star of any barbecue. The homemade Ranch dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and simple pantry seasonings like onion and garlic powder, brings the dish together. Mix in store-bought broccoli slaw, scallions, parsley, and crunchy sunflower seeds. If available, add some chives, matchstick carrots, or shredded cabbage for added texture. Enjoy this refreshing salad alongside grilled dishes, such as burgers or BBQ.
Utilizing broccoli stalks in your slaw is a fantastic way to cut down on food waste. To prepare, simply peel, then slice the stalks into matchsticks or shred in a food processor. Enhance the mixture with thinly sliced carrots or shredded cabbage.
Recipe Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup sour cream
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
– 2 tsp. kosher salt
– 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
– 1 tsp. onion powder
– 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for topping
– 2 12-oz. packages of broccoli slaw (about 8 packed cups)
– 3 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
– 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for topping
– 1/3 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds, plus more for topping
Instructions: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth. Add broccoli slaw, scallions, parsley, and sunflower seeds; toss to combine. Garnish with extra parsley, sunflower seeds, and pepper before serving.
For planning purposes: Prepare and refrigerate the dressing up to 48 hours in advance for convenience.