Broccoli Salad with Chicken
If you’re on the hunt for a fresh and vibrant dish that will brighten up your gatherings, look no further than this Broccoli Salad with Chicken Recipe! This delightful salad combines tender broccoli florets with sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing for an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for summer barbecues or holiday dinners, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 heads broccoli (about 1 and 1/2 pounds or 5–6 cups)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion
- mayonnaise
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- white grape juice vinegar
- sugar
- salt
- black pepper
- dry mustard
- cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cook chicken until crispy and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- Chop broccoli into small florets.
- Combine broccoli with cranberries, sunflower seeds, cheese, and most of the chicken in the bowl.
- Toss gently to coat and chill for about an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg