BBQ Chicken Salad
A vibrant and flavorful salad that marries tender chicken with fresh greens and a smoky BBQ dressing, perfect for summer picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option, Vegetarian Option
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla strips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, salad greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and shredded cheese in a large bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the salad and toss to combine.
- Add ranch dressing to taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the salad in bowls and top with tortilla strips if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, check your BBQ sauce and tortilla strips for gluten content. Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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