Broccoli Slaw with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

Have you noticed all of the attention that apple cider vinegar is getting lately?

It's bigger than kale.
 Trendier than quinoa.
Hotter than green tea.
Cooler than almond milk.  
Hipper than greek yogurt. 
"Chic"-er than chia seeds.

Apple cider vinegar seems to be at the top of everyone's current "it" food lists.
It's been called "life changing," and why wouldn't it be,
claiming to be a virtual cure-all:

Aids weight loss 
Lowers cholesterol
Soothes sunburn
Prevents indigestion
Whitens teeth
Cures hiccups
Reduces heartburn

And that's just some of it's magical powers.

 In order to maximize those benefits, 
you pretty much need to drink apple cider vinegar every day -- no joke!
I haven't been able to take that step (gag!), 
but I figure that working it into my menu planning even in small ways  
has to do us some good.

I was searching for an apple cider vinegar dressing for my broccoli slaw,
when I came across this recipe on allrecipes.com.
The fact that it calls for brown sugar sealed the deal for me. 
Granted, the sugar may cancel out the benefits of the vinegar,
but it sure is yummy!  
Chopped cabbage would be equally tasty, if you prefer to use it instead of the broccoli. 

It took mere minutes to whip up
(well, except for the fact that I had to run out 
in the middle of preparing it to get the celery seed, 
which I thought I had, but didn't.
Why do I always, ALWAYS forget one ingredient?  

This salad definitely tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a couple of hours,
giving the flavors a chance to meld,
so be sure to build that into your prep time.  

It's a great accompaniment to burgers and hot dogs, 
pulled pork or brisket, grilled steak, barbecued chicken...
you get the idea.
Yumscious!

Broccoli Slaw with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

Recipe adapted from Jayme @ All Recipes

12 oz. bag broccoli slaw (I got mine at Trader Joe's)
      or chopped cabbage
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar  
1/2 tsp. celery seed

In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and celery seed.
Add broccoli slaw and toss to coat.
Let it sit in refrigerator for approximately two hours before serving.

I have to admit that after several helpings, my weight didn't change,

and my teeth weren't any whiter, 

but I feel better just knowing that Broccoli Slaw with Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing 
is in my medicine recipe chest.

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Black Bean and Corn Salad 

Simple Macaroni Salad 

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