Description
A fresh, high-protein salad with smoky grilled BBQ chicken skewers, charred corn, and a creamy dairy-free herby ranch dressing.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups BBQ sauce, (divided, such as Primal Kitchen)
8 (6-inch) wooden skewers, (pre-soaked)
1 cup avocado oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsweetened full fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 garlic cloves, (minced)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill fronds
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 ears corn
2 tablespoons avocado oil
8 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce ((from about 2 small heads))
6 green onions, (thinly sliced (green parts only))
16 ounces (about 2 cups) quartered grape tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup loosely packed, freshly chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
1 avocado, (peeled, seeded, and diced into medium cubes)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken into cubes, toss with oil, salt, and 1 cup BBQ sauce. Thread onto soaked skewers.
- Make the Herby Ranch Dressing: Blend oil, egg, coconut milk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, onion powder, and garlic until smooth. Stir in dill, parsley, and black pepper.
- Grill the Chicken and Make the Salad: Grill corn and chicken skewers. Brush chicken with remaining BBQ sauce. Assemble salad in a large bowl with romaine, green onions, tomatoes, beans, cilantro, basil, avocado, and corn kernels. Top with grilled chicken and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
- For a lower-sodium option, use a reduced-sodium BBQ sauce and adjust added salt to taste.
- Ensure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 953 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 1971 mg
- Fat: 64 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg