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BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad

BBQ ranch chicken salad combines smoky BBQ chicken, crisp romaine, juicy tomatoes, black beans, corn, and crunchy tortilla strips, all drizzled with creamy ranch dressing. A fresh, bold, and hearty salad perfect for any casual meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southwest
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken grilled or shredded
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Large Salad Bowl For assembling the salad
  • Cutting Board and Knife For prepping vegetables and chicken

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the cooked chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated.
  2. In a large salad bowl, layer chopped romaine, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. Top the salad with BBQ chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and tortilla strips.
  4. Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad. Garnish with sliced green onions.
  5. Serve immediately for the freshest texture and best flavor.

Notes

  • Swap ranch for chipotle ranch if you prefer a spicier kick.
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save prep time.
  • Add avocado for extra creaminess.

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