Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe
Delicious, easy, and creamy broccoli salad loaded with cheese, chicken, and bacon tossed with a creamy homemade dressing. It is the perfect side to bring to a picnic or a potluck.
Servings: 6 serves
Ingredients
FOR THE BROCCOLI SALAD
- 4 to 6 cups small broccoli florets*
- 6 slices bacon cooked to a desired crispness and chopped
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced or finely diced
FOR THE CREAMY DRESSING
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Combine the salad ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine the broccoli, chopped bacon, diced chicken, cubed cheese, cherry tomatoes, and onions; set aside.
- Make the dressing. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, and vinegar; whisk until thoroughly incorporated. Taste and adjust accordingly.
- Toss it all together and refrigerate. Add the dressing to the broccoli salad and toss gently. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- *If you don’t like raw broccoli, you can put the florets in a small amount of boiling water and cook for 2 minutes, covered. Then, rinse the broccoli under cold water to stop it from further cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 738mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 65.9mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 1.4mg
