This family-friendly dish is based on the salads you might find at a barbecue restaurant, including shredded meat, crunchy vegetables and a tangy ranch-style dressing. Convenient rotisserie chicken is shredded and tossed with chili powder, brown sugar and smoked paprika to give the meal a little barbecue flair.

Add an avocado or some black beans to the salad to increase the fiber content.

Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes

Barbecue Chicken Salad 

Ingredients

• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 3 cups (340g) skinless rotisserie chicken breast, shredded
• 1/4 cup (58g) light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (58g) plain 0% Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 6 cups (156g) green leaf lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup (135g) English cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup (152g) grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup (65g) radishes, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup (85g) shredded 2% sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the chili powder, smoked paprika and brown sugar. Add the chicken and toss well to coat.

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, Italian seasoning, pepper, garlic powder and 3 tbsp of water.

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes and radishes. Add the chicken and cheese and toss well to combine. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: About 1 1/3 cups

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 309; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 100mg; Sodium: 580mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 30g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 575mg; Iron: 7%; Vitamin A: 51%; Vitamin C: 13%; Calcium: 23%

Originally published June 22, 2021; Updated September 2026