Description
BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Ranch is a delightful blend of smoky grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy cilantro ranch dressing. This vibrant salad is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, offering an explosion of flavors and textures that will impress your family and friends. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s a nutritious option that makes meal prep a breeze. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a satisfying meal that doesn’t compromise on taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup cooked black beans
- 1 medium ear corn (kernels removed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper (seeds removed)
- 1 (1-ounce) package Hidden Valley ranch seasoning
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, ranch seasoning, and garlic until smooth.
- Cook chicken thighs in a grill or skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked. Brush with BBQ sauce during the last minute.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and other vegetables.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce with black beans, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, cheese, and crushed tortilla chips. Slice the cooked chicken and place on top.
- Drizzle with cilantro ranch dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Chopping
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg