BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

 BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

A BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad is a flavorful, refreshing dish that combines grilled or roasted BBQ chicken with fresh vegetables and tangy dressing. Here's a basic recipe you can follow:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

2 cups cooked BBQ chicken (grilled or roasted, shredded or chopped)

2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, spinach, or arugula)

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup black beans (optional)

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)

1/2 avocado, diced (optional)

For the Dressing:

1/4 cup BBQ sauce

2 tablespoons ranch dressing or Greek yogurt (for creaminess)

1 tablespoon lime juice or vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken: Cook the chicken with BBQ sauce (either grill, bake, or pan-sear). Once done, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.

2. Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black beans, and cilantro.

3. Assemble the Salad: Add the shredded BBQ chicken, cheddar cheese, and avocado to the vegetables.

4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, ranch dressing (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, salt, and pepper.

5. Toss the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

6. Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad!

You can also customize this by adding other ingredients like crispy bacon bits, tortilla strips for crunch, or different veggies.