Description
This BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines BBQ chicken, creamy avocado dressing, black beans, corn, and fresh veggies. It’s a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for a quick dinner, lunch, or meal prep. Ready in just 30 minutes, this salad offers a delicious and healthy way to enjoy BBQ flavors!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup BBQ sauce
6 cups lettuce, sliced
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (2 ears), preferably grilled or charred
1 large avocado, diced
¼ cup red onion, sliced or diced (or pickled red onions)
¼ cup cilantro, torn
½ cup avocado dressing (or cilantro lime ranch dressing)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes per side, basting with BBQ sauce as it cooks. Once cooked, let the chicken cool slightly before slicing.
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Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
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Dress the Salad: Drizzle the creamy avocado dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
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Top with Chicken: Add the sliced BBQ chicken on top of the salad and serve.
Notes
For extra texture, top the salad with crumbled tortilla chips, crispy fried onions.
If you prefer extra heat, add pickled jalapeños or fresh chili.
Swap the chicken for grilled shrimp or turkey for a different protein option.
If using canned corn, make sure to drain and rinse it before adding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish, Healthy Recipes
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
