Chopped Smoked Chicken BBQ Salad
Smoky, creamy, crunchy, this Chopped Smoked Chicken BBQ Salad offers the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
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Equipment
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- mixingbowls
- spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped smoked chicken
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1-2 ears of corn
- ¼ cup green onion
- ⅓ cup smoked almonds roughly chopped (for crunch)
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt preferably full-fat
- 3 tbsp BBQ sauce sweet & smoky style recommended
- 1 Juice of ½ lime or ~1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika optional but recommended
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Peel back the husk, remove the silk, and brush the corn lightly with oil. Grill for about 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until it’s charred and tender. Let it cool slightly, then slice the kernels off the cob.
- Combine the mayo, Greek yogurt, BBQ sauce, lime juice (or vinegar), smoked paprika, and a generous amount of cracked black pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust. You want creamy, smoky, and just the right amount of tang.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped smoked chicken, halved tomatoes, grilled corn kernels, chopped onion, and smoked almonds.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything’s nicely coated.
- Fold in jalapeños if you’re adding them. Taste and season with extra pepper, lime juice, or BBQ sauce if you want more flavor.
- Chill (15-20 min) and serve.
Notes
Chop your smoked almonds small but noticeable - you want that salty crunch in every bite.
Let it chill - a short rest in the fridge lets the flavors mingle and makes the salad even more delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 426mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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