Crunchy Refrigerator Salad
Crunchy Refrigerator Salad is loaded with coleslaw mix, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and onion, tossed in a sweet and tangy Italian-style dressing. It’s perfect for meal prep or potlucks because it stays crunchy for days and only gets better the longer it sits.
Servings: 4
Calories: 346kcal
Ingredients
- 14 ounces coleslaw mix
- 12 ounces broccoli and cauliflower florets
- 10 ounces matchstick carrots or 1 cup and 1/2 of diced carrots
- 1 onion chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup white vinegar
- .7 ounce package dry Italian Dressing Mix enough to make 8 ounces of dressing
Instructions
- In a very large bowl, combine all vegetables.14 ounces coleslaw mix, 12 ounces broccoli and cauliflower florets, 10 ounces matchstick carrots, 1 onion
- In a 2-cup measuring cup, pour water, vinegar, sugar, and dressing mix. Stir for a few minutes until well combined and sugar begins to dissolve (it won't dissolve completely at this point).½ cup water, ½ cup sugar, ½ cup white vinegar, .7 ounce package dry Italian Dressing Mix
- Pour dressing over vegetables and stir well to coat. Cover and let sit at room temp for one hour. After one hour, stir again, cover, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Before serving, stir well. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week. It actually gets better as the week goes on!
Notes
- I like to chop my veggies the night before to save time. Just store them in separate containers in the fridge until you're ready to assemble.
- Don't stress if the sugar doesn't fully dissolve when you first mix the dressing! It will work its way in as everything marinates.
- The longer you let this salad sit, the better it tastes. I usually make it the night before and it's perfect by lunch the next day.
- Grab yourself a bowl that's a good bit bigger than you reckon you'll need. You'll be glad you did when it comes time to toss everything together without spilling it all over the counter!
- If you're serving this delicious summer salad at a BBQ or potluck, give it a good stir right before serving to redistribute all that delicious dressing from the bottom. (And while we call it a summer salad, don't let that stop you - it's just as good any time of year!)
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcal