South-of-the-Border Chicken Salad

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade BBQ sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Mashed avocado provides similar creaminess at a lower cost.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is convenient and less expensive.

Add diced tomatoes to a head of romaine lettuce.

Add corn and drained, rinsed black beans to the lettuce.

Add diced red onion and a handful of shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.

Set the salad mixture aside.

Toss cooked chicken cut into cubes with barbecue sauce.

Drizzle ranch dressing over the chicken.

Serve the salad as is or chill in the fridge for a few minutes before serving.

Top with tortilla strips before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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