Description
A delicious, nutrient-packed salad combining shredded chicken and steamed broccoli, perfect for meal prep or as a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Chopped red onion, celery, or nuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the shredded chicken and steamed broccoli florets. Mix gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and broccoli mixture. Toss everything together until well-coated.
- Adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like chopped red onion, celery, or nuts.
- Enjoy the salad immediately, or refrigerate for an hour to serve chilled.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avoid sogginess by keeping the dressing separate if storing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, low carb, broccoli salad, meal prep, quick recipes