Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad
A nutritious and filling chopped salad combining tender chicken breast, crisp broccoli, and protein-rich quinoa, all tied together with a honey Dijon dressing. Perfect for meal prep and packed with nutrients, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavours.
- Total time
- 30min
- 10 prep, 20 cook
- Per serving
- 356kcal
- 46 g protein
- Difficulty
- Simple
- Ingredients
- £2.90
- average cost
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- High Protein

Nutrition per serving
This Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad recipe contains 356 calories per serving, making it a light meal option. Each serving provides 46g of protein, 24g of carbohydrates, and 7g of fat, making it high in protein.
356kcal
Protein46g53% of calories
Carbs24g28% of calories
Fat7g19% of calories
- Fibre
- 6.6g
- Sugar
- 8.9g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Salt
- 0.9g
Ingredients
Servings
Method
0 of 7 done- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Cook in a pan over medium heat until golden and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes each side). Set aside to rest, then slice.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until bright green but still crisp. Immediately transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic (minced) and olive oil—season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the cooled quinoa, chopped broccoli, and diced red onion in a large bowl.
- Add the sliced chicken to the bowl.
- Pour over the dressing and toss everything together well.
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Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad: questions
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad?
- This recipe takes 30 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
- Is Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad suitable for meal prep?
- Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad is a simple-level recipe that's great for lunch or dinner. With 46g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
- What are the main ingredients in Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad?
- The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Quinoa, Broccoli. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
- Is Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad healthy?
- This recipe contains 356 calories per serving with 46g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, high protein diets.
- What diets is Chicken and Broccoli Chopped Salad suitable for?
- This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 46g of protein per serving.
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