Paula Deen Broccoli Slaw Recipe

This Paula Deen Broccoli Slaw is a crunchy and easy recipe, which is made with ramen noodles and a broccoli slaw mix. It’s the perfect side dish, ready in about 15 minutes.

Paula Deen Broccoli Slaw Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 2 (12 oz) bags broccoli slaw mix
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

For the Crunchy Topping:

• 2 (3 oz) bags Oriental flavor ramen noodle soup
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 3/4 cup Butter

For the Dressing:

• 3/4 cup Canola oil
• 1/4 cup sugar (brown or white)
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 ramen noodle seasoning packet (from one of the soup bags)

How To Make Paula Deen Broccoli Slaw

1. Make the crunchy topping: Place the uncooked ramen noodles in a bag and use a rolling pin to gently crush them into small pieces. In a large skillet, melt the butter over low-medium heat. Add the crushed noodles and slivered almonds to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is golden brown and toasted.
2. Make the dressing: While the topping toasts, whisk together the canola oil, sugar, apple cider vinegar, and one of the ramen noodle seasoning packets in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Combine the salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the two bags of broccoli slaw mix, the sunflower seeds, and the toasted noodle and almond mixture.
4. Dress and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• How can I make this slaw ahead of time? This salad is best served fresh for maximum crunch. If you need to prep ahead, keep the three components separate: the broccoli slaw/sunflower seed mix, the toasted topping, and the dressing. Store them in airtight containers and toss them all together just before serving.
• Can I use a different flavor of ramen? Yes. If you can’t find Oriental flavor, chicken flavor ramen is a great and widely available substitute that works perfectly with the other ingredients.
• Is all that butter necessary for the topping? The 3/4 cup of butter creates a very rich, decadent, and crunchy topping in true Paula Deen fashion. However, you can certainly reduce this to 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter for a slightly lighter version that will still be delicious.
• What’s the best way to crush the ramen? Don’t pulverize it into dust. You want small, crunchy pieces. Leaving the block of noodles in its wrapper, gently press on it with a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy can until it breaks into bite-sized bits.

What To Serve With Broccoli Slaw

This crunchy, sweet, and tangy slaw is a classic side dish for any potluck, picnic, or barbecue. It pairs wonderfully with:

• Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Grilled Chicken or Burgers
• BBQ Ribs
• Fried Chicken

How To Store Broccoli Slaw

• Refrigerate: This salad is best eaten on the day it’s made. Once the dressing is added, the ramen noodles will begin to soften. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but they will not be as crunchy.

Broccoli Slaw Nutrition Facts

• Serving: 1/8th of recipe
• Calories: 390 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 30g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Sugar: 15g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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Try More Recipes:

• Paula Deen Broccoli Bake Recipe
• Paula Deen Broccoli Salad Recipe
• Paula Deen Broccoli Casserole Recipe