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BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad with Cilantro Ranch

A refreshing and hearty salad featuring BBQ chicken, fresh vegetables, and a creamy cilantro ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup corn cooked
BBQ Chicken
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Cilantro Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Brush with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.
  2. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before shredding.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Whisk until well blended.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and corn.
  2. Add the shredded BBQ chicken on top of the salad.
  3. Drizzle the cilantro ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to add other toppings like avocado or cheese for extra flavor.

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