One can never have too many salad recipes on hand, and the one I have for you today is a tried and true favorite. This BBQ Chicken Chop Salad makes for the perfect quick meal while not skimping on flavor. It’s packed with greens, herbs, spicy jalapenos, and juicy barbecue chicken. A simple homemade BBQ ranch sauce brings it all together for a salad you’ll look forward to eating any day of the week!
Start by taking 1 ½ cups of cooked, shredded chicken and tossing it in ¼ cup of your favorite barbecue sauce. This step ensures every bite is packed with that sweet and tangy BBQ flavor. Next, you’ll chop up a large head of romaine lettuce for the crunch base of the salad, followed by the rest of the veggies. Then, it’s time to make the dressing: whisk together ⅓ cup of barbecue sauce, ⅓ cup of plain Greek yogurt, and a 1-ounce packet of ranch seasoning until smooth. This creamy and tangy dressing is poured over the salad, then it’s time to toss it all together.
Once the salad is good and coated, top it all off with a layer of crushed tortilla chips for an added crunch. Now, dig in and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Whether you’re hosting a summer cookout or simply craving a healthy and hearty salad, this BBQ Chicken Chop Salad is sure to be a hit!
BBQ Chicken Chop Salad
Yield(s): Serves 4-6
15m prep time
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chicken, cooked and shredded
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- â…” cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
Sauce
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- â…“ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning
- ½ cup crushed tortilla chips, for topping
Preparation
- Add shredded chicken to a small bowl and toss with ¼ cup barbeque sauce.
- In a large bowl, add all salad ingredients and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together barbeque sauce, yogurt, and ranch seasoning until fully combined.
- When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad and toss to combine, then sprinkle crushed tortilla chips over top.
