This low-carb Broccoli Chicken Salad is a delicious and nutritious dish. It combines the freshness of crisp broccoli florets with tender juicy chicken. It’s the perfect blend of flavors & textures making it a popular choice for a light lunch or a refreshing dinner option.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Low-Carb – A nutritious dish that is perfect for everyone. Most especially for individuals following a low-carb diet.
Easy to make – Ideal for meal prepping at the same time can be made ahead.
Versatile – can be easily customized by adding more vegetables or meat of your choice.
Satisfying and Filling – including the protein-rich chicken

What I love about this dish is its versatility. This dish can be enjoyed on its own, as a side dish, or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. And most of all, this Low-carb broccoli salad is BEST when made ahead.

Ingredients for Low-carb Broccoli Chicken Salad

Chicken
Broccoli florets
Sweet Red Bell Pepper
Celery
Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

How to make Low-Carb Broccoli Chicken Salad

To make this salad, cut the fresh broccoli into florets. Steam lightly or blanch to retain their vibrant green color and maintain a slight crunch.
Cook the chicken separately according to your liking, you can either roast, grill, or poach your chicken. And, if you want the easy way, you can use rotisserie chicken. Shred and add it to your prepared bowl, as what you are seeing in the bowl below.

The dressing can be homemade or store-bought. However, if you want to make your own, it is easy to prepare and make.

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Creamy Shell Chicken Pasta Salad

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Low-Carb Broccoli Chicken Salad

A delightful combination of fresh ingredients, vibrant colors, and contrasting textures makes it a popular and satisfying meal option for many.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli salad, easy salad, low carb salad, salad

Prep Time 20

Servings 4

Ingredients

2 cups Cooked Chicken - grilled or rotisserie chicken
2 cups Broccoli florets - blanched
1 Sweet Red Bell Pepper - chopped
1 cup Celery - chopped
salt & pepper to taste

Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Olive oil
2 tbsp Maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 clove Garlic (minced or finely grated)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

For the dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a jar or bowl and whisk until well combined. Adjust the amount of maple syrup, mustard, and seasoning according to your taste preferences.
For the salad: Combine chicken, broccoli, red pepper, and celery in a bowl. Toss with a maple balsamic vinaigrette.
Refrigerate then serve.

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