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BBQ Chicken Salad

This BBQ chicken salad combines tender grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and a tangy barbecue dressing for a satisfying meal. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, especially during warmer months.
The recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite salad ingredients. Serve it as a main dish or as a side at your next gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Entrée / Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or pepper jack
  • 1 cup tortilla strips
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Ranch dressing or your favorite dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice them into strips.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and shredded cheese.
  3. Add Chicken: Top the salad with the sliced grilled chicken.
  4. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing together until well combined.
  5. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the BBQ dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve: Top with tortilla strips for crunch and serve immediately.

Notes

This salad features grilled chicken breast tossed with mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and crunchy tortilla strips, all drizzled with a flavorful BBQ dressing. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.