BBQ Chicken Salad
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5
BBQ Chicken Salad
Description
This BBQ Chicken Salad features chicken pieces tossed in barbecue sauce placed atop a bed of chopped romaine lettuce dressed with ranch. Corn kernels, black beans, diced tomatoes, jicama, shredded Monterey jack cheese, diced avocado, and sliced green onions add freshness, sweetness, creaminess, and mild onion bite. The addition of tortilla strips provides a contrasting crunch to the otherwise tender ingredients.
The preparation involves tossing lettuce with ranch to coat it lightly, then topping with BBQ chicken to impart smoky-sweet flavor. The layered vegetables and cheese contribute varied textures and colors, making the salad balanced and visually appealing. Drizzling remaining ranch dressing before serving ensures enough moisture and flavor are spread throughout.
This salad works well as a standalone meal or casual side dish. Using grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken allows for flexible preparation. Opting for refrigerated ranch dressing or homemade versions can enhance freshness compared to shelf-stable options. Southwest-flavored tortilla strips can complement the barbecue notes if available.
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken cubed (You can use grilled, baked or rotisserie chicken, cooked
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing I prefer the refrigerated type or any other high quality dressing
- 1 cup corn canned or thawed from frozen
- 1 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup tomato seeded and diced
- 1 cup jicama diced
- 1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups tortilla strips
Instructions
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of the ranch dressing.
- Toss the chicken in the BBQ sauce and place it on top of the lettuce.
- Arrange the corn, beans, tomatoes, jicama, cheese, avocado, green onions and tortilla strips over the lettuce.
- Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup of ranch dressing and serve.
Notes
- You can use grilled, baked, or rotisserie chicken tossed in BBQ sauce according to preference.
- Refrigerated or homemade ranch dressing provides a fresher taste than shelf-stable varieties.
- If you find southwest-flavored tortilla strips, they add extra flavor and are worth trying.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 739mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1028mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 7150IU | 143% |
| Vitamin C | 25.7mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 295mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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