Carrot Slaw

My carrot slaw is very different from any other summer slaw and is so pretty too! Very simple to make and this is sure to be a hit at picnics as well as a side for steak! It is fine to make this a day ahead to give all the flavors time to blend well.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
• ½ medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) bag shredded carrots
• 2 cups thinly shredded purple cabbage
• ½ (8 ounce) bottle balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• ¼ cup salted sunflower seeds
• ½ cup crumbled blue cheese, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix cabbage, carrots, cranberries, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl. Toss lightly. Add dressing and lemon juice. Toss, coating well. Cover and refrigerate until flavors blend, 3 hours to overnight. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and blue cheese right before serving.