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BBQ chicken chopped salad

This BBQ chicken chopped salad combines smoky barbecue chicken, crisp lettuce, sweet corn, black beans, tomatoes, and creamy avocado with a tangy dressing. It’s a hearty, colorful salad perfect for quick dinners or healthy lunches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook chicken using grilling, baking, or pan-searing. Brush barbecue sauce on the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking.
  2. Let the chicken rest, then chop it into bite-size pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, tomatoes, corn, black beans, and red onion.
  4. Add chopped BBQ chicken and diced avocado to the bowl.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, barbecue sauce, salt, and pepper.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  7. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rotisserie chicken can be used for a faster version.
  • Add tortilla strips for extra crunch.
  • Use grilled chicken for the best smoky flavor.