Description
A delicious and colorful BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad that combines tender chicken with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, romaine lettuce, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Add the ranch dressing and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans or chickpeas.
- Add avocado slices for a creamier texture and extra healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg