This creamy broccoli salad features a tart-sweet dressing with bacon and cheese for an authentic Chicken Salad Chick experience at home. Homemade salads often provide fresher flavors than restaurant versions and allow users to tailor ingredients according to personal tastes and needs.
Make this dish at home using healthier options such as yogurt-based dressing and replacing mayonnaise with plant-based options to lower both fat and sodium intake. Pomegranate seeds and toasted coconut flakes add unique textures that set this salad apart.
Ingredients
No matter if it is served cold as an accompaniment or warm as the main course, this chicken salad chick broccoli salad recipe offers endless amounts of flavor and satisfying textures. Crisp vegetables and delicious bites combine perfectly with creamy yet tart dressing for an unforgettable dish that can be enjoyed all year-round! This salad makes an impressive winter feast.
A key element to creating this tasty recipe lies in carefully selecting and prepping its ingredients, such as making sure the broccoli florets are dry to prevent sogginess. A light mayonnaise can also help keep calories down; or alternatively you could opt for yogurt as an equally creamy replacement option.
This copycat recipe is quick and simple to make, adaptable to different dietary restrictions, such as being gluten-free. Simply switch out the mayonnaise for one with no gluten ingredients and use cheese without gluten ingredients for the shredded topping. Furthermore, honey may be replaced by an alternative sugar replacement to lower its carbohydrate count in this delicious treat.
Preparation
Kitchen essentials like a sturdy mixing bowl, whisk and cutting board help this recipe go quickly and smoothly. A sharp chef’s knife will also come in handy when chopping broccoli florets.
The rich textures in this homemade salad are stunningly delightful. Crisp broccoli pairs beautifully with salty bites and an unexpected sweet note; cheese and bacon bits round out this satiating side dish for maximum pleasure!
Add more healthy flair to this salad by switching out mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt or another dairy-free dressing option, like tofu kefir, chili flakes or toasted sesame seeds for added nutty texture and sharper cheese options such as feta, grated Parmesan or other sharp cheeses. To spice things up a bit add hot sauce or chili flakes for an additional spicy kick and toasted sesame seeds can add a crunchy crunch! For an additional spicy kick try adding chili flakes or hot sauce for chili flakes to the dressing while toasted sesame seeds can also add delicious nutiness while for something extra spicy try adding hot sauce or chili flakes to the dressing; for additional heat try swapping out mozzarella cheese for other sharp cheese options such as feta, grated Parmesan or similar sharp cheese options like these options instead!
Cooking Time
Chicken Salad Chick’s easy copycat side dish combines fresh broccoli, salty bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses for an irresistibly flavorful combination in one delicious salad dish! Perfect as both an appetiser or main course option!
This creamy broccoli salad makes an impressive side dish at any meal – be it an outdoor barbecue, Easter, Mother’s Day brunch, or other celebration. Its crunchy broccoli florets and tart-sweet dressing will please everyone at your table!
Cooking Time
A homemade broccoli salad takes just minutes to make and is the perfect appetizer or snack! For optimal results, place all ingredients in an airtight container, making sure that all surfaces are covered completely by air.
Serving
This creamy broccoli salad offers an irresistibly satisfying combination of textures and flavours, from the crisp broccoli and tart vinegar-based dressing, to shredded cheese for an irresistibly satisfying side dish that works just as well during warm winter evenings as refreshing summer dinner.
This recipe boasts an abundance of nutrients-packed ingredients to make it healthy, including broccoli, cranberries and sunflower seeds, all packed with antioxidants and protein respectively. Furthermore, there’s a healthy serving of fat from bacon and mayonnaise!
To enhance this recipe’s nutrition, opt for low-fat or light mayonnaise and replace sugar with honey or another sweetener for a lower calorie option. Alternatively, it can also be made vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free by replacing mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives, replacing sugar with agave or maple syrup and swapping out cheddar cheese with non-dairy alternatives, and swapping out bacon with non-dairy options – one 4-ounce serving contains 170 calories; adding chicken or tofu increases protein content exponentially and transforms this side dish into an enjoyable main course meal option!