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Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Salad

High-protein and gluten-free, this Chicken and Broccoli Meal Prep Salad is fresh, crunchy, and perfect for easy make-ahead meals. Hope you love it!
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 - 5
Author Rachael DeVaux

Equipment

  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • small bowl (for vinaigrette)
  • large bowl (if using hand mixer)

Ingredients

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:

  • ¼ cup good extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 garlic clove grated

For the Salad:

  • 2 large cooked rotisserie chicken breasts, skin removed
  • 4 cups broccoli florets stems removed
  • 1 large cosmic crisp or honey crisp apple cored and diced small
  • ½ cup roasted and salted shelled sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup shredded carrot about 1 large carrot
  • 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup chopped fresh herbs I like a blend of cilantro, parsley, and dill
  • Salt and pepper as needed

Instructions

For the Vinaigrette:

  • In a small bowl, add the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, maple syrup, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic. Whisk until smooth and emulsified.

For the Salad:

  • In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, add the roasted chicken breasts. Using a hand mixer, or the paddle attachment on a stand mixer, mix the chicken on low. Continue to mix until the chicken is very well shredded. Set aside.
  • Chop the broccoli florets very, very small. Add to the bowl with the chicken and add the apple, sunflower seeds, carrots, half of the goat cheese, and the vinaigrette. Using tongs, mix very well until combined and the chicken and veggies soak up the vinaigrette.
  • Add the remaining goat cheese and the herbs and toss once more to combine.

To Serve and Store:

  • Serve as-is or alongside crackers/chips for scooping! Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days.

Notes

Recipe Swaps & Substitutions:
  • Swap goat cheese with feta or a dairy-free alternative.
  • Use pecans, sliced almonds, or pumpkin seeds in place of sunflower seeds.
  • Sub rotisserie chicken with grilled chicken or cooked turkey.
  • Use store-bought balsamic vinaigrette to save time (aim for one made without seed oils and added sugar).
  • Try lemon juice instead of balsamic vinegar for a brighter flavor.
  • Optional add-ins: chopped cooked bacon, diced bell peppers, cucumber, or roasted chickpeas.
  • Tip: Chop all ingredients to a similar size so it’s easy to scoop with a fork (or a chip!).