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BBQ Chicken Salad

A refreshing 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 Greens Romaine, Spinach, Arugula
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber Sliced
  • 1 cup Corn Grilled or canned
  • 1 cup Black Beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 avocado Avocado Diced
For the 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

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 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest before slicing.
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 diced avocado.
  2. Top with sliced grilled chicken and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Drizzle the BBQ dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add croutons for extra crunch.

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