Barbecue Chicken Salad
This summer salad is so refreshing and easy to assemble. It’s packed with a variety of plant fibers and a variety of protein sources!
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INGREDIENTS
3 heads of romaine, chopped
1 carton of cherry tomatoes, diced
1 lb of cooked and chopped chicken (you could use a rotisserie here if you’d like)
1/3 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup of red onion, diced
1 can of black beans, rinsed
2 medium avocados, cubed
2 green onions, chopped
For the BBQ Ranch:
2/3 cup mayo
1/4 cup BBQ sauce (I prefer a low/no sugar added option)
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dried dill
1/2 tsp each of garlic powder, salt, and onion powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Chop the romaine and add it to a large bowl.
Rinse the beans and chop the rest of the veggies, then add to the bowl with the romaine.
Chop your chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix well with the BBQ sauce. Add to the salad.
Combine all ingredients for the BBQ ranch in a small bowl and mix well.
Top the salad with the dressing and garnish with the chopped green onions!
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Recipe by
Rachel Mistry, MS, RDN
Rachel is a registered dietitian with years of clinical experience and Lead Practitioner of The Funk’tional Nutritionist. As an IFM Certified Practitioner and a graduate of Erin’s Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, Rachel is well aligned with our philosophy. If you get the opportunity to work with Rachel, you will see why we are honored to have her on the team!
