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Broccoli, bacon, and cheese salad with creamy dressing.
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Chicken Salad Chick Broccoli Salad

Fresh broccoli florets, smoky bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and a creamy tangy mayo dressing. A spot-on copycat of the Chicken Salad Chick favorite.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Bacon, Broccoli, Creamy, Vegetable
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 455kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 pounds broccoli florets
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup real bacon bits

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, ground black pepper, and sugar; mix well.
  • Remove the broccoli florets from the stem and separate the florets into small bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the broccoli florets to the dressing; mix well. Add the cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and bacon bits; mix well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips

  • Dry the broccoli thoroughly. Any water left on the florets will dilute the dressing and collect at the bottom of the bowl. After rinsing, pat the broccoli dry or let it air-dry for a few minutes on a clean kitchen towel.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes, but longer is better. The salad reaches peak flavor four to five hours after mixing, once the sugar has dissolved, the dressing has absorbed into the broccoli, and the bacon has softened just slightly. If time allows, make it the morning of your event and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Stir before serving. The dressing naturally settles toward the bottom of the bowl as the salad sits. A quick stir redistributes everything and freshens the presentation.
  • Cut the florets small. Smaller florets mean more surface area for the dressing to coat and easier eating with a fork or spoon. Aim for pieces no larger than about an inch across.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg
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