Description
Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad is a fresh and delightful dish that perfectly balances crunchy broccoli and tender chicken, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy dressing. This quick-to-make salad is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a burst of flavors that will leave everyone asking for more. Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients, this versatile recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or almonds
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add chicken breasts and simmer until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C), about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the broccoli: Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green. Transfer to ice water to halt cooking.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, cool the chicken slightly and shred it using two forks.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, blanched broccoli, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, salt, pepper, chopped nuts, and green onions until evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy on a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg