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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
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as romaine, spinach, and arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup corn canned or grilled
  • 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed and drained
Chicken
  • 2 cups grilled chicken sliced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce for marinating and dressing
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, and black beans.
  2. Slice or shred the grilled chicken and add it to the salad. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
  3. Top with avocado slices, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
Serve
  1. Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or additional toppings.

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