Description
A vibrant and flavorful BBQ Chicken Salad that combines grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy BBQ sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grilled chicken, chopped
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 cup mixed greens (spinach and arugula)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup tangy BBQ sauce (your choice)
- 1/4 cup creamy ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and add the chopped grilled chicken, sweet corn, black beans, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and mixed greens.
- Gently fold the ingredients together to create a colorful medley.
- Pour the BBQ sauce over the salad mixture, ensuring an even distribution, and toss lightly to coat everything in the delicious sauce.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing mixture over the salad, tossing once more to blend the flavors harmoniously.
- Serve the salad immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some sliced jalapeños.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the flavor.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg