This family-friendly dish is based on the salads you might find at a barbecue restaurant, including shredded meat, crunchy vegetables and a tangy ranch-style dressing. Convenient rotisserie chicken is shredded and tossed with chili powder, brown sugar and smoked paprika to give the meal a little barbecue flair.
Add an avocado or some black beans to the salad to increase the fiber content; we recommend at least 5g per meal to help you hit your daily fiber goals (25g/day for women and 38g/day for men).
Active time: 20 minutes Total time: 20 minutes
No-Cook Barbecue Chicken Salad Under 300 Calories
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 3 cups (340 grams) skinless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup (58 grams) light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (58 grams) plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 cups (156 grams) green leaf lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup (135 grams) English cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup (152 grams) grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (65 grams) radishes, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup (85 grams) shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese
Directions
In a medium bowl, stir together chili powder, smoked paprika and brown sugar. Add chicken and toss well to coat.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Italian seasoning, pepper, garlic powder and 3 tablespoons of water.
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and radishes. Add chicken and cheese and toss well to combine. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: About 1 1/3 cups
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 290; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 525mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 34g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 290mg; Iron: 22%; Vitamin A: 159%; Vitamin C: 24%; Calcium: 24%
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