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BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy BBQ Dressing

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A vibrant and satisfying BBQ chicken salad packed with flavor, topped with a creamy BBQ dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for dressing)
  • 6–8 cups of sliced fresh romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cooked black beans
  • 1 cup canned, cooked corn
  • 1 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled, seed removed and diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews
  • 1/4 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (for dressing)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients. Gather all of your ingredients and chop them up.
  2. Combine the Chicken and BBQ Sauce. In a medium bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce.
  3. Make the Creamy BBQ Dressing. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, an additional 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce, and lime juice.
  4. Prepare the Salad Base. In a large serving bowl, layer in the fresh romaine lettuce.
  5. Add the Goodies. Top the lettuce with the BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, scallions, and cashews.
  6. Drizzle and Toss. Drizzle the creamy BBQ dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
  7. Serve with Style. Plate the salad in individual bowls or keep it family-style in the serving bowl.

Notes

This salad can be served with cornbread or grilled vegetables. Prepare the components ahead of time for a quick meal.

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Keywords: BBQ chicken salad, summer salad, healthy salad, creamy dressing

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