Grilled Chicken and Broccoli Salad
Ingredients List
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8 cups broccoli florets
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3 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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6 green onions, chopped
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1 cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup apple cider vinegar
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¼ cup white sugar
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¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine broccoli, grilled chicken, walnuts, and chopped green onions.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, and sugar until smooth and well-mixed.
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Drizzle the mayo dressing over the broccoli mixture and toss to coat evenly.
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Cover and refrigerate the salad until chilled, if you prefer. Garnish with crumbled bacon just before serving.
Chef's Tips
This recipe uses raw broccoli, but I prefer to steam it in the microwave with a bit of water for about 2 minutes before chilling it.
I opt for light mayo or salad dressing and use Splenda for sweetness. If you'd like, you can leave out the chicken for a tasty vegetarian broccoli salad.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 341 | Calories |
| 29g | Fat |
| 13g | Carbs |
| 11g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 341 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 29g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
| Cholesterol 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium 266mg | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 10% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin C 65mg | 72% |
| Calcium 56mg | 4% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 365mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5