Description
Savor the flavors of summer with this Hearty BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, a vibrant and delicious dish that combines tender grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and smoky BBQ sauce. Perfect for picnics or weeknight dinners, this quick-to-prepare salad is customizable to suit your taste. Dive into a refreshing bowl of colorful ingredients that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken is grilling, chop the romaine lettuce and add it to a large bowl along with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, cheddar cheese, and avocado.
- Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the salad mixture.
- Drizzle BBQ sauce over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg