There is something about the tangy flavor of BBQ Sauce, and the creamy, savory flavor of ranch dressing that, when combined, make me weak. A few days ago I set out to create a “healthy” version of a BBQ Chicken Salad, and I was really expecting a so-so lunch. Guess what? I was WRONG! This was one of the best MEALS I have had in a long time! Fast. Simple. Healthy. AND TASTED AWESOME! You are not even going to believe what is in this (or should I say -not in this)…but I promise you will not be disappointed! WOW!
1. Place Kale Salad in a bowl (Have as much as you want, and whatever brand, all the stores have them now. I still like Harvest Sensations)
2. Place a few spoonfuls of Hannah’s Tzatziki on the kale and mix throughly covering all of the kale. (This is a Costco product that is AWESOME! Anywhere Ranch and/or sour cream previously went…this should go)
3. Place Trader Joe’s Chickenless Pulled Chicken in the microwave for 2 min (following directions)
3. Dump half the bag of BBQ Chicken onto the kale salad. Using a fork and a knife chop/mix it all up
4. I added these yummy peppers, but you could add black beans, corn…any veggie you want! Chop/mix one more time
5. Dump into a bowl, add 6-10 Blue Corn Chips and VOILA! Heaven in a dish!
There will not be a disappointed taste bud in your mouth!!!
Here is the 411 on my Guiltless BBQ Chicken Salad: Calories 260/Fat (Total 9g/Saturated 2g)/ Sodium 690mg/ Carbs 27 g (3g sugar)/ protein 21g
Just to compare here is the 411 on a HALF BBQ Salad from CPK (from their website): Calories 709/Fat (Total 100 g/Saturate 9g)/ Sodium 896 mg/ Carbs 57 g (sugar not disclosed would guess at least 30)/ protein 26g
