Description
A refreshing and flavorful BBQ chicken salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Mix well.
- Add the chopped celery, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the BBQ chicken salad on lettuce leaves.
Notes
- For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
- You can grill or bake the chicken before shredding for added flavor.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken salad, summer salad, easy chicken salad, picnic food, potluck recipe