Grilled BBQ Chicken Americana Salad
Prep: 20 minutes
Grill: 10 minutes • Serves: 6
1 tablespoon barbeque sauce
1-1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon barbeque seasoning
1/2 (16-ounce) package cornbread, cut into 3 x 1-inch pieces
Nonstick cooking spray
2 packages (11 ounces each) American salad mix
1-1/4 cups canned Del Monte® golden sweet whole kernel corn
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup sliced radishes
1.Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. In small bowl, whisk dressing and barbeque sauce. Makes about 1/2 cup dressing.
2.Sprinkle chicken with seasoning and spray cornbread with cooking spray; place on hot grill rack. Cover and cook chicken 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once; cook cornbread 4 minutes or until grill marks appear, turning once. Let chicken stand 5 minutes; cut into 1/2-inch slices. Coarsely chop cornbread.
3.In large bowl, toss salad mix, corn, pepper, cucumber, cheese, carrots and radishes; top with chicken and cornbread. Serve salad drizzled with dressing. Makes about 14 cups salad.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (2 1/3 cups):
412 Calories, 16g Fat (3g Saturated), 76mg Cholesterol, 1113mg Sodium,
35g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 14g Sugars, 1g Added Sugars, 27g Protein
Smart Swaps:
Make a homemade BBQ sauce with tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika and a touch of maple syrup to reduce sugar.
