BBQ Chicken Salad – With Creamy BBQ Dressing
BBQ Chicken Salad – With Creamy BBQ Dressing is a refreshing and satisfying dish that perfectly balances smoky BBQ chicken with crisp, vibrant vegetables. Ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad features a creamy dressing that elevates the flavors in each bite. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious, making it suitable for everyone at the table. Customize it with your favorite ingredients and enjoy a delightful meal that’s as versatile as it is tasty!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 6–8 cups sliced romaine lettuce
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup canned corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup scallions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup cashews (chopped)
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken with BBQ sauce; toss to coat.
- In a large serving bowl, layer the romaine lettuce followed by black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, scallions, and cashews.
- Add the coated BBQ chicken on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, remaining BBQ sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg