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BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and refreshing salad featuring grilled BBQ chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy avocado dressing, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Salad Greens

  • 6 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., Romaine, spinach, arugula)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 ripe avocado

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions 

  • Preheat grill, brush chicken with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill chicken 6-7 minutes per side, brush with barbecue sauce near the end, then rest and slice.
  • Blend avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Combine greens, tomatoes, beans, corn, and onion in a large bowl, toss gently.
  • Top salad with sliced chicken, drizzle with avocado dressing, garnish with cilantro.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce for 30 minutes before grilling.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado, BBQ, Chicken, Salad