Description
BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together perfectly grilled chicken, crisp greens, and a rich avocado dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in olive oil and BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While grilling, wash and dry mixed greens, then place them in a large bowl. Add halved cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber.
- In a blender, combine avocados, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth; add water for desired consistency.
- Once the chicken rests for a few minutes, slice it into strips or cubes and toss with the salad mix. Drizzle with avocado dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 325g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize your salad by adding black beans or swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu. To store leftovers, keep the salad and dressing separate in airtight containers for up to three days.