Description
A refreshing BBQ Chicken Salad featuring grilled chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy avocado dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Grilled Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Corn, fresh or canned
- 1 can Black Beans, drained
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high. Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper, then grill for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Let them rest before slicing.
- Mix the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine sliced grilled chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, drained black beans, and corn. Gently mix.
- Craft the dressing: In a small bowl, mash the avocado until creamy. Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix until smooth.
- Toss the salad: Pour the avocado dressing over the salad mix and gently toss.
- Serve and enjoy: Dish out the salad into bowls and enjoy immediately.
Notes
You can make the chicken and dressing a day ahead. Store separately to maintain freshness. Avoid overcooking the chicken and always season well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg