Description
Southwest BBQ Summer Salad is a vibrant and flavorful salad featuring fresh summer vegetables, black beans, corn, and grilled chicken tossed in a zesty BBQ dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal with a southwestern twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked grilled chicken, diced
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups mixed salad greens
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine grilled chicken, black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and mixed greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Use grilled shrimp or tofu as a vegetarian alternative.
- Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat.
- Serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
- For a smoky flavor, use smoked paprika in the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: southwest salad, BBQ salad, summer salad, grilled chicken salad, southwestern flavors