Description
A zesty and flavor-packed BBQ Chicken Salad that combines shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and a delicious dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup rinsed black beans
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing until smooth and well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture, then gently fold everything together to ensure an even coating.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your liking.
- To serve, create a base with the chopped romaine lettuce in individual bowls and top with the chicken mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle fresh cilantro on top for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- You can swap out the chicken for grilled shrimp or tofu for a different protein twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg