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Healthy BBQ chicken salad with fresh vegetables and grilled chicken

Healthy BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

This salad combines flavorful BBQ chicken with crisp vegetables and hearty beans, resulting in a balanced and colorful bowl, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts lean protein
  • to taste kosher salt and pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika subtle smokiness
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder flavor depth
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar slight sweetness

For the Salad

  • 2 ears sweet corn sweetness and crunch
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce bold flavor
  • 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped base structure
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed protein and fiber
  • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes juicy freshness
  • ⅔ cup grated white cheddar cheese creamy texture
  • ½ cup pickled onions tangy flavor
  • ⅓ cup sliced green onions mild onion flavor
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives herb freshness

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar tanginess
  • 2 tablespoons honey natural sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard sharpness
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed pungent flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon salt seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper seasoning
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil rich texture

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Season the chicken breasts with kosher salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
  • Cook the seasoned chicken on a grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Rest the chicken for a few minutes after cooking.
  • Grill the corn for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, then slice the kernels off the cob.

Assembly

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and corn.
  • Dice the grilled chicken and add it to the bowl with the salad ingredients. Pour the BBQ sauce over and mix gently.
  • For the dressing, whisk together apple cider vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently.
  • Top with grated cheese, pickled onions, green onions, and chives before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients, adjust BBQ sauce to taste, and mix the salad just before serving to maintain crispness. Store leftovers separately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 15g
Keyword BBQ Chicken Salad, Chopped Salad, Fresh Vegetables, grilled chicken, healthy salad
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