BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
39%
BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
25 min.
4
487kcal

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If you're on the lookout for a vibrant and satisfying meal that is packed with flavor and loaded with nutritious ingredients, our BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing is the perfect choice! Perfectly suited for any time of day, whether it’s a refreshing lunch, a hearty main course, or a delightful dinner, this salad is sure to become a favorite for everyone at your table.

Imagine succulent grilled chicken breasts, marinated in a tangy BBQ sauce, paired with the freshness of cherry tomatoes, black beans, and corn, all sitting atop a bed of crispy lettuce. To elevate this dish even further, the creamy avocado dressing adds a luxurious finish, keeping it both dairy-free and gluten-free. This recipe not only satisfies your taste buds, but it also provides a balanced caloric profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence at just 487 calories per serving.

Whether you choose to add crispy bacon for a touch of decadence or keep it light and simple, this salad offers versatility to cater to your preferences. With a quick prep time of just 25 minutes, it's an ideal meal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you crave a delicious bite without the fuss. Gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and treat yourself to a wholesome meal that is bursting with flavor. Let's make dining exciting again with this BBQ Chicken Salad!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup avocado dressing 
  • 0.5 cup bbq sauce 
  • cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • small chicken breasts 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves 
  • strips bacon cooked cut into 1 inch slices and
  • cup regular corn 
  • cups lettuce sliced
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • grill

Directions

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 4-6 minutes per side basting the chicken in the BBQ sauce as you go.
  2. Let the chicken cool a bit and slice.Assemble salad and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories487kcal
Protein47.43%
Fat20.87%
Carbs31.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.38
Glycemic Load
6.59
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
32.957826085713%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.35kcal
24.37%
Fat:11.27g
17.34%
Saturated Fat:2.62g
16.36%
Carbohydrates:38.53g
12.84%
Net Carbohydrates:31.33g
11.39%
Sugar:16.74g
18.6%
Cholesterol:152.56mg
50.85%
Sodium:975.4mg
42.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:57.64g
115.28%
Vitamin B3:26mg
129.98%
Selenium:77.78µg
111.11%
Vitamin B6:1.95mg
97.3%
Phosphorus:640.02mg
64%
Potassium:1479.84mg
42.28%
Vitamin B5:4.06mg
40.6%
Vitamin K:33.39µg
31.8%
Folate:127.06µg
31.76%
Magnesium:119.89mg
29.97%
Fiber:7.2g
28.8%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.87%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.41%
Vitamin C:17.77mg
21.54%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.23%
Vitamin A:1060.16IU
21.2%
Zinc:2.62mg
17.44%
Iron:2.98mg
16.58%
Copper:0.28mg
13.95%
Vitamin E:1.41mg
9.37%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
8.99%
Calcium:62.19mg
6.22%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.72%