Description
A vibrant chopped salad featuring smoky BBQ chicken, fresh greens, sweet corn, and creamy avocado, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked BBQ chicken, chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine + baby spinach recommended)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned, drained, or grilled)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
- 1 avocado, diced
- BBQ sauce, to taste
- Ranch dressing or your choice of dressing
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and chopped red onion.
- Add the chopped BBQ chicken (heat if preferred).
- Gently toss the ingredients to mix.
- Top with diced avocado and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle BBQ sauce and Ranch dressing over the top. Toss briefly or leave for visual presentation. Serve immediately.
Notes
For vegetarian options, use smoked tempeh or grilled cauliflower. For gluten-free, ensure BBQ sauce is certified gluten-free. For cheese-free, omit or use dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American