Description
A delicious and colorful BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad that combines shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and romaine lettuce.
- Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Add the ranch dressing and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top the salad with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro before serving.
- For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with black beans or chickpeas.
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg