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A BBQ chicken salad with avocado slices, BBQ chicken, corn, tortilla chips, tomatoes, lettuce, black beans all topped with a drizzle of BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.
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BBQ Chicken Salad

This BBQ chicken salad is a flavorful and hearty meal made with grilled BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, avocado, tortilla chips, and a drizzle of ranch. Perfect for a protein-packed lunch or easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 3
Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

  • 2-3 grilled BBQ chicken breasts chopped
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn or fresh grilled corn
  • 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 1-2 avocados sliced
  • ½ cup shredded monterey jack or cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crushed tortilla chips optional
  • BBQ sauce for drizzling (homemade or store-bought)
  • ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

  • Grill BBQ chicken, if you haven’t already.
  • Prep salads by adding lettuce and the salad toppings to three bowls. Start with chopped lettuce and then add grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocados and cheese.
  • Add ranch dressing and add a drizzle of BBQ sauce, if using.
  • Top with crushed tortilla chips, if using and serve.

Notes

  • Storage: When stored properly, leftovers will stay fresh in the fridge for 3–4 days. Just be sure to store the ingredients separately to avoid sogginess. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/3 of recipe without ranch | Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g