BBQ Chicken Salad
This BBQ Chicken Salad is the perfect balance of tangy, fresh, and smoky flavors, all coming together in a nutritious meal. Enjoy it as a quick dinner, or make it your go-to for potlucks and parties!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 425kcal
Ingredients
For the dressing
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ Tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp jalapeno diced
- ½ tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
For the salad
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 10 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup black beans rinsed
- 1 cup corn drained
- 4 roma tomatoes diced
- ½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
- Optional Toppings - Tortilla strips, fresh cilantro sprigs
Instructions
- Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender and mix until combined. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a large bowl, add the chicken and BBQ sauce and stir until evenly coated.
- Add the lettuce to the bowl, then add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro, then toss until evenly distributed.
- To serve, divide the salad into individual serving bowls. Drizzle each portion with desired amount of dressing, and sprinkle with tortilla strips and cilantro.
Notes
Nutrition information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1017mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7477IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg