Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad

This crunchy chicken salad chick broccoli salad recipe copies the restaurant favorite with fresh florets, crisp bacon, and cheddar. Plump dried cranberries add sweet chewy contrast. The creamy dressing coats every bite smoothly.

Chop fresh broccoli crowns into bite-sized florets and place inside a large salad bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and granulated sugar until silky smooth. Add crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and dried cranberries.

Toss the broccoli gently with dressing until thoroughly combined. Chill for thirty minutes before serving cold. For another hearty deli-style side, make this savory blt chicken salad.

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Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad

Crisp broccoli florets tossed with smoky bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and sweet dressing.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salade

Cuisine: Française

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Salad Base

• 5 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup Kraft shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ cup Ocean Spray dried cranberries
• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

Sweet Dressing

• ¾ cup Hellmann's real mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp kosher salt

Equipment

• Saladier
• Poêle

Method

 

1. Wash and dry broccoli florets thoroughly, cutting them into small bite-sized pieces.
2. Combine broccoli, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, and red onion in a bowl.
3. Whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
4. Pour dressing over broccoli mixture and toss until evenly coated.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving chilled.

Notes

Vous pouvez personnaliser cette salade en ajoutant des figues fraîches, du fromage de chèvre ou en remplaçant les noix par des noisettes. Pour une version plus légère, optez pour une vinaigrette au yaourt citronné.