Description
Looking for a quick healthy salad idea? This BBQ chicken chickpea salad is the best mix of fresh veggies protein and smoky flavor! It’s easy to make loaded with healthy ingredients and perfect for lunch meal prep or a light dinner. A simple colorful and delicious recipe everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 2 grilled chicken breasts sliced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned corn or fresh
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice grilled chicken and coat with BBQ sauce.
- Drain and rinse chickpeas and black beans and pat dry.
- Chop romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a bowl combine lettuce, chickpeas, corn, beans, tomatoes, and onion.
- Top with BBQ chicken slices.
- Drizzle more BBQ sauce or a mix of olive oil and lemon juice.
- Toss gently and serve cold.
Notes
- Add avocado for creaminess and extra flavor.
- Use any BBQ sauce you like—spicy or sweet.
- Make ahead and store components separately.
- Great for wraps or meal prep bowls too.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American