BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad Favorite

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty ranch dressing, making it a perfect easy salad recipe for a quick lunch or dinner.

The recipe is simple to follow and is highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite ingredients or adjust the flavor to suit your preferences.

Quick and Flavorful BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad

This salad features grilled chicken tossed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, black beans, and corn, all drizzled with a rich barbecue ranch dressing. It’s fresh, filling, and takes about 30 minutes to prepare, serving 4 people.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

Cook the Chicken: Preheat the grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest before slicing.
Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and shredded cheese.
Slice the Chicken: Once the chicken has rested, slice it into thin strips and add it to the salad mixture.

Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing until well blended.
Toss and Serve: Drizzle the BBQ ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately.