Creamy Summer Slaw

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Creamy Summer Slaw
20 min.
8
105kcal

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As the warm sun graces us with its presence, there's nothing quite like a refreshing side dish to complement your summer meals. Introducing our Creamy Summer Slaw, a delightful blend of vibrant vegetables that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a burst of color to your table. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is perfect for gatherings, barbecues, or simply as a light accompaniment to your favorite main courses.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this creamy slaw that features the crispness of fresh broccoli and sugar snap peas, combined with the zesty brightness of lemon juice and the rich creaminess of buttermilk and mayonnaise. The addition of fresh chives and scallions elevates the flavor profile, making each bite a delightful experience. With only 105 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the wholesome goodness of fresh ingredients.

Whether you're hosting a summer picnic or looking for a quick and easy side dish to brighten up your dinner plate, this Creamy Summer Slaw is sure to impress. Prepare it ahead of time and let the flavors meld in the fridge for a few hours, ensuring a refreshing crunch that everyone will love. Dive into the season with this deliciously creamy and satisfying slaw that celebrates the best of summer produce!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces broccoli 
  • 0.7 cup buttermilk 
  • tablespoons chives fresh divided chopped
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • ounces sugar snap peas thinly sliced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Combine buttermilk, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine. Set buttermilk dressing aside.
  2. Using a vegetable peeler, peel broccoli stalk if skin is thick. Halve broccoli lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise, starting at crown. Toss broccoli, cabbage, scallions, sugar snap peas, 2 tablespoons chives, and reserved buttermilk dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve slaw topped with remaining 2 tablespoons chives.
  4. DO AHEAD: Slaw can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein10.45%
Fat64.93%
Carbs24.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.75
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.294347903003%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.27mg
Hesperetin
0.81mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Luteolin
0.34mg
Isorhamnetin
0.1mg
Kaempferol
3.52mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
1.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:105.13kcal
5.26%
Fat:7.89g
12.14%
Saturated Fat:1.54g
9.61%
Carbohydrates:6.73g
2.24%
Net Carbohydrates:4.73g
1.72%
Sugar:3.13g
3.47%
Cholesterol:6.12mg
2.04%
Sodium:96.03mg
4.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.86g
5.72%
Vitamin K:75.3µg
71.72%
Vitamin C:58.55mg
70.97%
Vitamin A:708.24IU
14.16%
Folate:44.8µg
11.2%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.19%
Fiber:2g
8%
Potassium:239.79mg
6.85%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.73%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.69%
Phosphorus:64.64mg
6.46%
Calcium:60.24mg
6.02%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.82%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.64%
Iron:1.01mg
5.6%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.28%
Magnesium:19.57mg
4.89%
Selenium:2.26µg
3.23%
Copper:0.06mg
2.85%
Vitamin B3:0.49mg
2.46%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.43%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.86%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.72%
Source:Epicurious