Experience an exquisite combination of crisp broccoli, savory bites and an irresistibly sweet finish with this Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Recipe. Feel free to customize it further by adding additional ingredients such as pomegranate seeds, toasted coconut flakes or chopped candied ginger for extra flavor!
Homemade dressing adds an extra special touch to this flavorful salad. Try opting for light or avocado oil mayonnaise to cut calories.
Mayonnaise
Preparing homemade versions of this salad is simple and can be tailored to meet any dietary preferences or restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegan or ketogenic requirements. Furthermore, local produce or other ingredients may be added into the mix for an enhanced dining experience.
This mayonnaise recipe uses heart-healthy olive or canola oil as its base, as well as being an excellent source of vitamins E and K as well as choline. However, as with all foods high in saturated fats and calories, moderation should always be used when enjoying mayonnaise products.
To create homemade mayonnaise, combine egg yolks with some warm water in a mixing bowl and gradually add oil drop by drop while whisking continuously – this helps prevent it from breaking or curdling during production.
Vinegar
Vinegar has long been used in cooking and for the preservation of meat products, fish, fruits and vegetables – as well as being used as an appetizing salad dressing.
Contrary to other condiments, vinegar contains few calories and little fat. Unpasteurized vinegar even boasts probiotics believed to aid healthy digestion.
Tastes may benefit from adding curry powder for extra flavor or finely minced candied ginger for spicy sweetness. Toast sunflower seeds or chopped pistachios as crunchy replacements for raisins to increase crunch while adding subtle smoked or sweet paprika will bring an additional smokiness to the recipe.
Sugar
This copycat recipe for Chicken Salad Chick’s broccoli salad strikes the ideal balance between crisp, tangy-sweet ingredients and creamy dressing to create a delectable side dish, suitable for casual summer barbecues as well as more formal Easter or Mother’s Day brunches.
Pomegranate seeds add both sweet flavor and crunchiness to this homemade version of the popular restaurant side. Smoked paprika adds subtle smokiness while dried thyme adds subtle herbaceousness; dried cranberries add an additional sweet burst while chopped nuts or seeds (such as sunflower or pepitas) provide crunchiness.
Marzetti Slaw Dressing
For this recipe, you’ll only require a few basic ingredients found at any local grocery store – and the best part about it all? Preparation couldn’t be simpler!
Polenta makes an ideal side dish for any celebration – potlucks, BBQs or just weekly family meals are great ways to bring it out as part of a feast!
If you want to prepare the salad early, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to several days; it tastes even better the second day! Add extra flavor by including some shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon (if using sharp or extra-sharp cheddar will give the best results!). For optimal results use only sharp or extra-sharp cheddar!
Cheddar Cheese
A mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures, this chicken salad recipe makes an impressive side dish that’s simple to prepare. Boasting fresh broccoli florets, two kinds of shredded cheese and crumbled bacon pieces – it will satisfy all cravings!
To create this dish, begin by blanching broccoli florets for no longer than 60 seconds in boiling water until their crisp-tender texture has been preserved. Next, combine mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and granulated sugar into a sweet and creamy dressing before tossing with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses as well as crumbled crispy bacon pieces. Finally, finely chopped onions provide a zesty splash that balances perfectly against this creamy salad dish.
Bacon
Fresh broccoli florets tossed with a delicious vinegar-based dressing, along with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and crumbled bacon are sure to become a family favorite dish! Don’t miss this easy side dish recipe!
This nutrient-packed salad boasts low calories and rich protein levels, as well as plenty of fiber to promote digestive health and satiate appetite.
While not essential to the Chicken Salad Chick broccoli salad recipe, adding complementary ingredients like dried fruit and nuts can add depth of flavor. Cranberries or golden raisins add sweetness, while toasted sunflower seeds offer crunchy texture. Pistachios add another tasty nubby element.