BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad Recipe
A flavorful and hearty BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad combining tender BBQ chicken with fresh romaine lettuce, black beans, pico de gallo, cucumber, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, crispy french fried onions, and drizzled with creamy ranch and tangy BBQ sauce for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad Base
- 1 head romaine lettuce (or 2 hearts of romaine), chopped
Protein & Beans
- 2 cups diced BBQ chicken
- 1 cup black beans, prepared, drained and rinsed
Vegetables & Toppings
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup French fried onions
Dressings & Sauces
- ¼ cup ranch dressing (or more to taste)
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in the base of a large salad bowl to form the fresh and crunchy foundation of your salad.
- Add the protein and additional veggies: Top the chopped lettuce evenly with the diced BBQ chicken, then layer on the black beans, pico de gallo, diced cucumber, and sliced avocado for a mix of flavor and texture.
- Finish with toppings and dressings: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and French fried onions over the top to add richness and a crispy crunch. Finally, drizzle the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce over the salad to bring all the savory and tangy flavors together. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use a spicy BBQ sauce or add jalapeños to the pico de gallo.
- To make this salad vegetarian, substitute the BBQ chicken with grilled tofu or tempeh.
- For a lower fat option, use reduced-fat ranch or BBQ sauce, or substitute the cheese with a lighter cheese or omit it altogether.
- French fried onions add a delightful crunch but can be omitted or replaced with toasted nuts for a gluten-free version.
- Best served fresh to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and the crunchy toppings.
Keywords: BBQ chicken salad, ranch chicken salad, grilled chicken salad, easy summer salad, no cook salad, healthy chicken salad
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