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BBQ Chicken Salad

A delicious and hearty salad featuring grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy BBQ dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts grilled and sliced
Salad Base
  • 6 cups mixed greens such as romaine, spinach, and arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup corn canned or grilled
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing optional
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest before slicing.
Assemble Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, corn, and black beans.
  2. Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad.
  3. Drizzle BBQ sauce and ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add avocado for extra creaminess.

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