Name: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. fresh broccoli (about 2 cups chopped) ($1.89); 1 cup chopped cooked chicken* ($1.16); 2 oz. cheddar, shredded (about ½ cup) ($1.00); 2 green onions, sliced ($0.25); 1/3 cup ranch dressing ($0.49); freshly cracked pepper to taste ($0.05)

This chunky chopped Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Salad is a great fresh salad that can be eaten on its own or turned into several different easy lunch ideas!

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh broccoli (about 2 cups chopped) ($1.89)

1 cup chopped cooked chicken* ($1.16)

2 oz. cheddar, shredded (about ½ cup) ($1.00)

2 green onions, sliced ($0.25)

1/3 cup ranch dressing ($0.49)

freshly cracked pepper to taste ($0.05)

Instructions

1 Finely chop the broccoli. It's important that the broccoli pieces be very small. Chop the chicken into small pieces as well.

2 Add the broccoli, chopped chicken, shredded cheddar, sliced green onions, and ranch dressing to a large bowl. Stir well until everything is evenly coated in dressing. Add freshly cracked pepper to your liking.

3 Serve as is, stuff into a tortilla or pita for a sandwich, or stuff into a tortilla and toast in a skillet until the inside is melted for a quesadilla. Keep any remaining salad refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.