Description
Copycat Chicken Salad Chick broccoli salad recipe that’s creamy, crunchy, cheesy, and packed with bacon. Easy to make and perfect for any potluck, BBQ, or dinner.
Ingredients
6 cups broccoli florets
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
¾ cup Duke’s mayonnaise
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup sugar (or honey)
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon using your preferred method and crumble it once cooled.
2. Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Optionally blanch for 60 seconds and shock in ice bath.
3. Grate the cheddar and mozzarella cheese from blocks.
4. In a bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. Place broccoli in a large mixing bowl and pour the dressing over it.
6. Add cheese and bacon, then toss everything together until well coated.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, add sunflower seeds or walnuts.
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter option.
Add grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
Keep refrigerated and consume within 3–5 days.
Do not freeze.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 475mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 39mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad Chick broccoli salad recipe, copycat broccoli salad, easy potluck salad