Cherry Almond Chicken Broccoli Salad
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 397kcal
A fresh, flavor-packed twist on classic broccoli salad with tender chicken, sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and a creamy dressing—perfect for a high-protein lunch you don’t have to reheat.✨🥦🍒
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. raw broccoli florets (340g) chopped small (~3-3.5 cups)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (250g) shredded or chopped (rotisserie works great here)
- 1/2 cup dried cherries (70g)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (25g)
- 3 Tbsp. finely diced red onion (30g)
Creamy Dressing:
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise (60g)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (60g)
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (14g)
- 1/2 Tbsp. honey (11g) plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli and cook for 2–3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water. Pat dry well.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, Greek yogurt, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add broccoli, chicken, cherries, almonds, and red onion. Toss until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t have apple cider vinegar? White wine vinegar is the best 1:1 swap, or use lemon juice for a slightly brighter, fresher flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 290g (~1¾–2 cups) | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.2g | Protein: 32.4g | Fat: 14.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 677.6mg | Potassium: 824.1mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 20.5g