06/15/2026
HIGH-PROTEIN BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
This is one of those salads that doesn't feel like you're eating a salad. 🤤
Tender shredded chicken is tossed in sugar-free BBQ sauce, then combined with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, red onion, and a little reduced-fat cheddar cheese for the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
To keep it high in protein, I made a creamy BBQ dressing using cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and a splash of BBQ sauce. It adds a rich, smoky flavor without all the extra calories you'd get from a traditional dressing.
Every bite is loaded with smoky BBQ chicken, crunchy veggies, creamy dressing, and plenty of protein to keep you full for hours.
💪 Approximate Nutrition Per Serving
🔥 Calories: 330-390
💪 Protein: 40-47g
🍞 Carbs: 14-18g
🥄 Sugar: 4-6g
🧈 Fat: 8-12g
✔ High Protein
✔ Lower Sugar
✔ Meal Prep Friendly
✔ No Protein Powder
✔ Packed With Flavor
To make it, combine 3 cups shredded chicken breast tossed with 2 tablespoons sugar-free BBQ sauce, 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce, ½ cup black beans, ½ cup corn, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup diced red onion, and ½ cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
For the dressing, blend 1 cup cottage cheese, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon sugar-free BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
The result is smoky, creamy, crunchy, and packed with protein. It's one of my favorite healthy lunches because it tastes like summer BBQ in a bowl. 😍
Would you add avocado to yours or keep it classic? 👇🔥🍗🥗