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Broccoli Salad with Chicken

Broccoli Salad with Bacon Recipe
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Elevate your gatherings with this delightful Broccoli Salad featuring tender chicken, sweet cranberries, and crunchy sunflower seeds, all enveloped in a tangy homemade dressing. This salad is not only a crowd-pleaser but also a nutritious option full of vibrant flavors and textures. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or holiday dinners, it can be made in just 35 minutes and stored for up to five days, making it an ideal make-ahead dish. With its colorful ingredients and creamy dressing, this salad will shine on any table.

Ingredients

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  • 10–11 strips cooked chicken
  • 2 heads broccoli (about 1 and 1/2 pounds or 5–6 cups)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup roasted sunflower seeds (salted)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion (or more to taste)
  • 1 & 1/4 cups Miracle Whip OR mayonnaise
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white grape juice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 & 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken until golden brown and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together Miracle Whip or mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, white grape juice vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  3. Chop the broccoli into small florets and add to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Mix in dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped chicken.
  5. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.

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