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BBQ Ranch Chopped Chicken Salad

This BBQ Ranch Chopped Chicken Salad is hearty and makes a great meal.  Full of black, beans, corn, chicken, and crispy greens, it’s both delicious and nutritious.

Ranch Chicken Salad

January = salads.  Yes or no?

For me, it’s both yay and nay.  I’m always game for diving into a great salad any time of year, and this month is no exception.

But chocolate is also a staple in my daily diet, and that’s not changing just because the calendar says it’s January.

Pretty much every day starts off with fueling my carb and chocolate addiction.  If I’m nice and not naughty, the equation is carbs + chocolate = salad.

I’m a big fan of ending the day with a toothsome salad teeming with goodness…

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This BBQ Ranch Chopped Chicken Salad is overflowing with allthegoodthings.

Good things like black beans, corn, tomatoes, cheddar, grilled chicken, and crispy Romaine.

If I somehow were organized enough to make those hip salads in a jar (as seen on Pinterest,) I’d eat this BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad every day.  I’m not that organized.  And I don’t own that many mason jars.

Luckily, this salad is easy enough to make a big batch, sans dressing, to nosh on for a few good lunches.

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We’re pulling out the McCheaty for dressings today, perfect for busy weekdays.

I use my Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ Sauce and Hidden Valley Ranch.  Feel free to use your own faves.

I’ve even spun things up and made BBQ Chopped Chicken Sandwiches out of this; incredibly delish!

Enjoy!

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Closeup shot of BBQ chicken salad with bbq and ranch sauce on top.

BBQ Chicken Salad

5 from 1 vote
This BBQ Chicken Salad is easy, delicious, and full of goodness. Packed with grilled chicken, tomatoes, corn, black beans, cheese, and greens; topped with your favorite honey BBQ sauce. You can't go wrong with this one!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Amy Dong

Ingredients  

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, seasoned, grilled, and chopped
  • 1 head fresh romaine lettuce, chopped
  • cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • cup canned corn kernels, drained
  • cup canned black beans, drained well (rinse if desired)
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing, your favorite brand
  • ¼ cup honey BBQ sauce, I use Sweet Baby Ray's

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the romaine lettuce. Add cooked and chopped chicken, tomatoes, corn, beans, onion, and cheese.
  • Drizzle ranch dressing and BBQ sauce over the salad and gently toss to combine well.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Grilling the chicken ahead of time and storing it in the fridge makes this salad quick to throw together on busy weeknights or for easy lunches.
  • To keep things fresh, prep all your ingredients ahead of time but wait to dress the salad until just before serving. This keeps the lettuce crisp and prevents sogginess.
  • Turn leftovers into an entirely new meal by wrapping them in a large tortilla for a BBQ Ranch Chicken wrap - it’s just as good the second time around.
  • This recipe is part of our Chicken Salad Recipes Collection.
  • It also goes great with 5-Minute Strawberry Margaritas or classic 3-Ingredient Lemonade Margaritas!
 
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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 698mg | Potassium: 1088mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 14175IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 3mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

 Source:  Chew Out Loud

Here are some other favorite healthy eats:

  1.  Black Bean Avocado Salad Dip.  Is it a dip or a salad?  That remains unanswered, but this recipe is too delicious to care.  All my friends ask for this recipe; yours will too.

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  1.  Tex Mex Chicken Burrito Bowl.  Perfect meal in one for busy weeknights.  The carbs, protein, and veggies are all combined into one delicious bowl.

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  1.  One-Pan Tex Mex Quinoa.  I love this dish.  Refreshing, full of flavor, and crazy easy.

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