bbq chicken salad
A delicious and easy BBQ chicken salad perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with flavor and fresh ingredients.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pound cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
- 0.5 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, celery, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine. Ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on lettuce wraps, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
Notes
You can adjust the amount of BBQ sauce and mayonnaise to your preference. For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.