Description
A vibrant, satisfying salad featuring crisp romaine, tender shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and black beans, all drizzled with BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced avocado and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop the romaine, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and measure the corn and black beans. If using frozen corn, thaw and pat dry.
- Add the protein: Place the shredded chicken into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the vegetables: Add the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and diced red onion to the bowl with the chicken.
- Dress with BBQ sauce: Pour the BBQ sauce over the salad and toss thoroughly so every piece gets a light coating.
- Season and finish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with diced avocado and fresh cilantro if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a neat presentation, chop all ingredients to roughly the same size so each bite contains a little of everything. Add diced avocado last-minute to maintain color and creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American