Description
A hearty and flavorful salad loaded with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, cheese, and bacon, perfect for a satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, broccoli florets, cheddar cheese, bacon, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled as a main dish or a side.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add sunflower seeds or chopped almonds.
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Substitute Greek yogurt entirely for a lighter dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg