A creamy avocado poblano dressing accents this easy-to-make BBQ chicken salad created by New Orleans chef Susan Spicer.
BBQ Chicken Salad with Avocado-Poblano Dressing
Total Time:
30min
Prep Time:
30min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
220
Calories
14
g
Total Fat
11
g
Total Carbs
16
g
Protein
45
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
4
Creamy Avocado Poblano Dressing | ||
1 | poblano chile (charred, stemmed, seeded, and peeled), chopped* | |
2 | ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seed and diced | |
2 | Tbsp. | lime juice |
2 | Tbsp. | chopped scallion greens |
1 | clove garlic | |
1/2 | cup | mayonnaise |
2 | Tbsp. | sour cream or buttermilk |
As needed | Salt to taste | |
As needed | Water | |
BBQ Chicken Salad | ||
2 | cups | diced barbecued chicken meat (from leftovers or a store-bought roasted chicken) |
1 | cup | corn kernels* (from corn grilled in the husk then shucked and cut off the cob |
1/4 | cup | thinly sliced celery or celery hearts |
3 | scallions, thinly sliced | |
1 | head Bibb lettuce, broken into leaves, washed and dried | |
As needed | Creamy Avocado Poblano Dressing (see make-ahead recipe, above) | |
1 | ear of corn (yields about ½ cup of corn kernels) |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
Creamy Avocado Poblano Dressing Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Adjust seasonings as necessary and thin with water or additional buttermilk if desired.
*Chef’s note: taste a portion of the poblano. Some are spicier than others, so adjust the amount accordingly. If it’s really spicy you might not want to use it all).
BBQ Chicken Salad Instructions:
- Toss all ingredients in a salad bowl, and then toss in dressing or serve dressing on the side.
* Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger avocados, adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 220
Total Fat 14 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5 g
Total Carbs 11 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugar 2 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 240 mg
Potassium 470 mg
Vitamin A 1177 IU; Vitamin C 29 mg; Calcium 34 mg; Iron 1 mg; Vitamin D 1 IU; Folate 70 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.5 g.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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