Broccoli Salad is one of my favorite summer time recipes. I was craving it the other night and decided to make an entree version of this delicious side.
How we’re turning this side into a dinner entree:
- Building a base: Adding this Trader Joe’s kale slaw added a filling base to the typical side. As long as it has enough protein, I find the additional lettuce helps me become full quicker and stay full longer.
- Protein, Protein, Protein!: Adding grilled chicken to this (1) went perfectly with the salad and (2) increased the protein of the dish.
Chicken Marinade
You can use your favorite chicken marinade in this recipe OR follow mine. I kept it super simple with the following marinade:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Coat your chicken well in the marinade and let sit in the refrigerator for at least one hour (overnight is best). Cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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BBQ Ready Broccoli Salad
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
Description
Broccoli Salad…but have it for dinner!
Ingredients
Salad
4 cups kale or your favorite kale mix (I used Trader Joe’s Cruciferous Mix)
1.5 cups uncooked broccoli
1/2 cup red onion
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 pieces of bacon
2 thin sliced cooked chicken breast
Dressing
3 tbsp mayonnaise (dairy & egg free)
3 tbsp olive oil
1.5 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/3 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place parchment paper on a cooking sheet and lay the bacon on it. Cook time will be 15-20 minutes depending on your preference for crispiness.
2. While the bacon is cooking, prepare your salad. Chop the broccoli and add it to a bowl with the kale mix, raisins, and red onion.
3. Start to prepare your chicken. Use your favorite chicken here-I marinated mine in olive oil, salt, pepper, and Italian spices overnight in the fridge. I pan fried my chicken in about 1tbsp of olive oil and cooked until the internal temperature was 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Mix the ingredients to the salad dressing in a bowl or mason jar and stir until smooth.
5. Once the bacon is finished, cut into small pieces to make bacon bits and add to the salad! Add the chicken and dressing as well and….voila! Your quick and easy salad is complete.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
Questions? Comment Below!