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Cheesy Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad

Cheesy Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad Bliss

Cheesy Copycat Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish that balances crisp and creamy textures, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli chopped into florets
  • 4 slices bacon preferably hardwood smoked
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese Kraft Sharp Cheddar recommended
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds optional but adds crunch
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Hellmann's recommended
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar apple cider or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the fresh broccoli under cool water and chop it into small, bite-sized florets. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Finely dice the red onion, removing any tough outer layers. Stir the onion into the bowl with the broccoli.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Set aside.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble.
  5. In the mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gently fold in the broccoli, crumbled bacon, cheese mixture, and sunflower seeds into the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but can keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing it as the texture may become unappetizing.

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