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Savory BBQ Chicken & Corn Salad

A delightful salad featuring smoky BBQ chicken, crunchy corn, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, perfect for warm weather outings or busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, BBQ
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (preferably BBQ flavored)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or canned)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or an alternative creamy dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If you don't have pre-cooked chicken, grill or bake chicken breasts and then shred them. Toss the shredded chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce to coat evenly.
  2. If using fresh corn, cook the corn on the cob until tender and then cut the kernels off. If using canned corn, simply drain and rinse.
  3. Dice the red bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the avocado and red onion.
Mixing the Dressing and Salad
  1. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with lime juice, salt, and pepper, stirring well until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded BBQ chicken, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
Serving
  1. You can either serve it immediately or let it chill in the fridge for about 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Notes

For the best experience, serve with grilled vegetables, garlic bread, or crispy tortilla chips. A refreshing lemonade or iced tea complements the BBQ flavors perfectly. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.