Healthy BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad Recipe
A vibrant, protein-rich chopped salad featuring BBQ chicken, fresh veggies, and a creamy BBQ-lime dressing. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 2 grilled or baked chicken breasts, chopped
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for dressing)
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or grilled)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or light mayo
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill or bake chicken breasts until fully cooked, chop, and toss with BBQ sauce while still warm.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, red cabbage, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, BBQ sauce, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Add BBQ chicken to the salad and drizzle with the dressing.
- Toss gently until well combined. Garnish with cheese and cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Make it vegan with grilled tofu and dairy-free dressing.
- Try chipotle BBQ sauce for a smoky twist.
- Add crispy tortilla strips or crushed nuts for extra crunch.
- Layer ingredients in jars for easy lunch meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
