Creamy Salad Recipe

This easy creamy salad recipe is perfect for your next office potluck! Light, refreshing, and incredibly creamy, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser. We use a generous amount of sour cream for ultimate creaminess (because, let's be honest, what's a creamy salad without it?). Get ready to impress your colleagues with this simple yet delicious dish! Prep time is a breeze, and it tastes even better the same day – so make it ahead!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 147.7 kcal
Protein 16g
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Ingredients for Creamy Salad

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How to Make Creamy Salad

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped celery, red onion, cooked chicken, shredded carrots, and chickpeas.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the vegetable and chicken mixture.
  5. Gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional, but recommended.
  7. Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

18g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Salad?

Creamy Salad takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Creamy Salad?

Creamy Salad has approximately 147.7 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Creamy Salad?

The key ingredients for Creamy Salad are Red Onion, Fresh Broccoli Florets, Cauliflower Florets, Sliced Almonds, Carrot, Blue Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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