Description
A hearty and nutritious loaded chicken broccoli salad that combines fresh ingredients with savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, blanched broccoli, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional bacon and cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, replace mayonnaise with avocado.
- Substitute chicken with grilled shrimp for a different protein.
- Try adding nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: loaded chicken broccoli salad recipe