BBQ Chicken Salad
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3.7
BBQ Chicken Salad
Description
In this BBQ Chicken Salad, chopped grilled chicken breasts seasoned with barbecue sauce serve as the protein base atop a bed of chopped romaine lettuce. Black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and sliced avocado add color, nutrition, and varied textures. Shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese contributes richness, while ranch dressing and a drizzle of BBQ sauce bring creamy and tangy layers of flavor.
The optional addition of crushed tortilla chips adds crunch and a slight salty note, enhancing mouthfeel. This assembly makes a filling salad suitable for lunch or a light dinner, combining freshness with smoky and creamy elements in each bite.
The salad works well served immediately after assembling. Grilling the chicken in advance speeds preparation.
Ingredients
- 2-3 chicken breast chopped, grilled, BBQ
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed, 15 oz
- 1 cup sweet corn frozen or fresh grilled
- 1 cup cherry tomato chopped
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1-2 avocado sliced
- ½ cup Monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese; shredded
- ½ cup tortilla chip optional, crushed
- BBQ sauce for drizzling (homemade or store-bought)
- ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Grill BBQ chicken, if you haven’t already.
- Prep salads by adding lettuce and the salad toppings to three bowls. Start with chopped lettuce and then add grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocados and cheese.
- Add ranch dressing and add a drizzle of BBQ sauce, if using.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips, if using and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/3 of recipe without ranch | |
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.7
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