Sunday, August 3, 2014

Vinegar Broccoli Slaw

I love Christy Jordan over at SouthernPlate.com! I have made many of her recipes, and they have quickly become recipes that I make as part of my monthly rotation. She makes real food with real ingredients for everyday living.

She posted recently on her Facebook page her Crunchy Refrigerator Salad

I decided to give it a try and see if it would last as long as she said. I am hoping it will be a quick side I can pack for lunches once the school year gets started.

You can click the link to see her recipe (the original) but I have included my changes below.

Vinegar Broccoli Slaw

  • 1 bag cole slaw mix
  • 1 bag fresh broccoli florets (look in the produce section) - I used 1/2 the bag
  • handful of baby carrots (cut into smaller chunks - you can use shredded or rounds too if that is what you have
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup veggie oil
  • 2 TBL water
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix (the powder packet) 

In a large bowl mix the vinegar, oil, sugar, water, and ranch dressing packet until well combined
Cut 1/2 the bag of broccoli florets into smaller bite size pieces (this is preference, you can leave them whole too)
Cut a large handful (about 1 cup) of baby carrots into bite size chunks
Mix all together until well coated
Refrigerate overnight, mix before eating
This will keep at least a week in the fridge

Do not worry if it seems to not have made enough liquid, the vegetables start to release more liquid as they sit.