Transform your leftover BBQ wings into a vibrant and satisfying meal with this Southwestern Salad. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this salad combines the smoky, savory flavors of BBQ wings with fresh, crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing. It’s a delicious way to repurpose leftovers and keep your meals exciting while sticking to your keto diet. Bursting with flavor and easy to prepare, this Southwestern Salad is sure to become a favorite!
Southwestern Salad with Leftover BBQ Wings
A zesty and flavorful salad perfect for repurposing leftover BBQ wings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or canned, rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup leftover BBQ wings, meat removed from bones and shredded
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, black beans, corn, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the shredded meat from the leftover BBQ wings to the salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Breakdown of Ingredients and Average Carb Content
To help you stay on track with your keto diet, here’s the carb breakdown for each ingredient:
- Mixed greens (2 cups): Approximately 2g net carbs
- Cherry tomatoes (1 cup): Approximately 6g net carbs
- Avocado (1): Approximately 3g net carbs
- Black beans (½ cup): Approximately 12g net carbs
- Corn kernels (½ cup): Approximately 16g net carbs
- Red onion (¼ cup): Approximately 3g net carbs
- Shredded cheddar cheese (½ cup): Approximately 2g net carbs
- Leftover BBQ wings (1 cup): Approximately 0g net carbs (assuming sauce is low-carb)
- Fresh cilantro (¼ cup): Negligible carbs
For the Dressing:
- Olive oil (3 tablespoons): 0g net carbs
- Lime juice (2 tablespoons): Approximately 2g net carbs
- Garlic (1 clove): Approximately 1g net carbs
- Ground cumin (1 teaspoon): Negligible carbs
- Chili powder (1 teaspoon): Negligible carbs
- Salt and pepper: Negligible carbs
Total estimated net carbs per serving (assuming 4 servings): approximately 11-12g net carbs.
A Tasty and Nutritious Salad
This Southwestern Salad with Leftover BBQ Wings is a fantastic way to enjoy a nutritious, low-carb meal while making the most of your leftovers. The combination of smoky BBQ flavors with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing creates a delicious and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Try this recipe the next time you have leftover wings, and enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal!
Credit to HersheysWellmade on Reddit
