Description
A delicious and satisfying salad combining smoky grilled chicken and fresh greens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (lean and tender)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (smoky and tangy)
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing (creamy and cooling)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (fresh and crisp)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (burst of sweetness)
- 1 cup cucumber slices (refreshing crunch)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced (subtle bite and color)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp, creamy addition)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (fragrant note)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking on the grill.
- Brush each chicken breast generously with BBQ sauce and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, basting with extra BBQ sauce until juicy and charred.
- Combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Let the grilled chicken rest, then slice it into strips.
- Arrange chicken strips over the salad, sprinkle with cheddar cheese, and drizzle with ranch dressing.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Store salad components separately to maintain freshness. Adjust BBQ sauce and dressing to your taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg