BBQ Chicken Salad
Gluten-Free |
Kid Approved |
Quick & Easy |
Salads |
High in Fiber
Combine tender diced chicken chunks, black beans and veggies to make this fresh and hearty salad.

4
Servings
20 minutes
Total Time
$1.90
Cost per serving
Serving size: | 2 cups |
Prep time: | 20 minutes |
Total time: | 20 minutes |
Equipment: | Colander Cutting board Paper towels Measuring cups Large bowl Small bowl |
Utensils: | Knife Whisk or fork Tongs or fork to toss salad |
Serving Suggestion:
With a side of fruit or whole grain tortilla chips.
Ingredients
1 pound cooked, cooled chicken
1/2 cup BBQ sauce optional
2 heads romaine lettuce
4 tomatoes
1 15 oz can no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup thawed frozen corn
1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils and vegetables.
- Dice chicken and add to a large bowl. Toss with BBQ sauce, if using.
- Chop lettuce into 1/2 inch pieces and add to bowl.
- Dice tomatoes into 1/4 inch chunks; pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and add to bowl. Add thawed frozen corn to bowl.
- Drain and rinse black beans, shake off excess moisture, and add to bowl.
- Toss salad and dressing together and top with shredded cheese.
Tips
- Use different greens (kale, chard, etc.) for a different flavor and texture.
- For a less expensive option, use a head of iceberg lettuce.
- Add peppers and onions to bring more color to your salad.
- Make your own salad dressing by combining 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt, 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix, and 1 tablespoon water
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What goes in BBQ Chicken Salad?

Black Beans

Roma Tomatoes

Frozen Corn

Romaine Lettuce

Chicken Breast
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
510
TOTAL FAT
7g
SODIUM
1380mg
TOTAL CARBS
62g
PROTEIN
51g