BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad
Alicia Calvo, MPH, RDN, CDCES, CEDRD
A summer favorite. Can also use pre-cooked chicken from market.
Prep Time: 1hr | Total Time: 1hr | Yield: 4
Ingredients:
1 head of romaine lettuce
4 green onions- sliced thinly
2 medium tomatoes- diced
1 c. jicama (cut in thin strips)
3 half skinless chicken breast- cooked and cut into thin slices
½ c. BBQ sauce ( such as Masterpiece )
½ c. grated low fat jack cheese
½ c. frozen grilled corn – (Trader Joes)
½ c. canned black beans- rinse and drain
1 c. crushed baked tortilla strips ( Tostito Brand )
½ c. fat free ranch dressing ( Best tasting- Nancy’s Ranch at Gelson or Follow Your Heart fat free ranch, Fat Free Ranch- Whole Foods)
1 lime- cut in 4 wedges
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients right before serving.
Divide salad on to 4 dinner plates- garnish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 465
Equivalents: 4 oz. protein, 1 starch, 1 fat, 1 vegetable