Description
This 15-Minute BBQ Chicken Salad is a quick, satisfying meal bursting with smoky, tangy flavor. Juicy BBQ chicken, crisp romaine, corn, black beans, and creamy ranch dressing come together in a hearty and refreshing salad perfect for busy weeknights or light summer dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing (or more, to taste)
- Optional: crushed tortilla chips or green onions for topping
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, toss chopped chicken with BBQ sauce until fully coated.
In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Add the BBQ chicken on top of the salad mixture.
Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Garnish with crushed tortilla chips or green onions, if using.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or pre-cooked chicken to save time.
- You can swap cheddar for pepper jack for extra kick.
- Add chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime for a fresh, zesty twist.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt ranch or skip the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American