BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

5 from 2 votes

This easy BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe is simple to make and full of big flavors. The smoky BBQ chicken and herb ranch perfectly enhance the flavors of the other ingredients.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 563kcal

Author: Kadee & Desarae

Ingredients

Salad

1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
8 ounces can of corn drained
15 ounces can black beans drained and rinsed, use about half
1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
1 avocado diced
2 tablespoon basil chiffonade
2 cups precooked chicken cubed or shredded
½ cup BBQ Sauce plus extra for drizzling
1 large roma tomato or halved cherry tomatoes diced
1 cup tortilla strips
1 cup herb ranch dressing recipe below

Herb Ranch Dressing

¼ cup sour cream
¾ cup mayo
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon dehydrated onion
½ teaspoon dehydration garlic
1 tablespoon fresh dill minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
1 tablespoon fresh chived minced
pepper to taste
salt to taste

Instructions

Prep all ingredients by dicing lettuce, avocado and tomatoes. Drain corn and black beans. Chiffonade basil. Grate cheese. Mince parsley, dill, and chives.

Herb Ranch Dressing

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.

Salad

Combine chicken and BBQ sauce. Set aside
Combined lettuce, corn, beans, cheese, avocado, basil, tomatoes, tortilla strip and chicken.
Toss with ranch dressing. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and serve immediately.

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Notes

Toss the chicken with the BBQ sauce before adding it to the salad. This keeps the flavors distinct and evenly coats every bite of chicken.
Add the avocado just before serving to help keep it from browning. If it needs to sit for a few minutes, toss it with fresh lime juice first.
Keep the dressing separate until you're ready to serve. This helps the iceberg lettuce stay crisp instead of becoming soggy.

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