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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
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Grilled Chicken Breast sliced
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup Corn cooked
  • 1 cup Black Beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 avocado Avocado sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
For the BBQ Dressing
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Pepper to taste Pepper

Method
 

Prepare the 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.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, black beans, and avocado.
  2. Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the salad. Drizzle with BBQ dressing and toss gently to combine.
  3. Top with shredded cheddar cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.

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