Here’s a bold and satisfying favorite: the BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad—crunchy, smoky, creamy, and packed with flavor. It’s basically a party in a bowl. 🍗🥗🔥
🥗 BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 2 grilled or pan-seared chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 tbsp BBQ sauce (for brushing chicken)
- 4 cups chopped romaine or mixed greens
- ½ cup corn kernels (grilled, fresh, or thawed from frozen)
- ½ cup black beans, drained & rinsed
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Optional: tortilla strips or crushed corn chips for crunch
- Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish
For the BBQ Ranch Dressing:
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice (optional for a little zing)
- Mix well and chill
Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken:
- Grill or pan-cook chicken breasts with a brush of BBQ sauce until cooked through.
- Slice thinly and set aside.
- Toss the Salad:
- In a large bowl or individual serving bowls, layer greens, corn, beans, tomatoes, cheese, onion, and avocado.
- Add the Chicken:
- Top each bowl with sliced BBQ chicken.
- Drizzle & Garnish:
- Spoon or drizzle BBQ ranch dressing over the top.
- Finish with tortilla strips and cilantro, if using.
🍴 Perfect For:
- Quick dinners
- Summer lunches
- Meal prep (just keep dressing separate until ready to serve!)
Want a mouthwatering image of this salad, with juicy BBQ chicken, creamy avocado, and all that ranchy drizzle? I can generate one that looks fresh off a food truck menu!
