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BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad

This Loaded BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad is one of my favorite make ahead meals!!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Salad, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 -3 servings
Author: Gaby

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup fresh corn cut from the cob
  • 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded BBQ chicken can use a store bought chicken and tossed with a little BBQ sauce
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 3-4 tablespoons White Cheddar cheese shredded
  • BBQ sauce
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss together the quinoa, corn, black beans, chicken and avocado. Season with salt and pepper
  • Transfer mixture onto a bowl and top with shredded cheese, BBQ sauce, scallions and cilantro.
  • Serve
  • ** This recipe calls for already cooked chicken so plan ahead! If I have time, I prefer to cook my chicken in the crockpot, using 6 chicken thighs, 1 white onion sliced and 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce. I cook on low for about 6-7 hours and then shred and refrigerate for later.