Description
A bold, flavor-packed salad with BBQ chicken, crunchy lettuce, beans, cheese, and crispy chips, topped with a tangy homemade white BBQ ranch dressing.
Ingredients
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1/2 cup barbecue sauce
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2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
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2 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
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1/2 cup cooked turkey or beef bacon, crumbled
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup corn chips (Fritos or tortilla chips)
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1/4 cup scallions, chopped
White BBQ Ranch Dressing:
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Make the dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together. Chill.
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Toss shredded chicken with barbecue sauce.
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In a large bowl, mix romaine, iceberg, bacon, cheese, beans, tomatoes, corn chips, and scallions.
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Top with BBQ chicken and drizzle with white BBQ ranch.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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Store components separately for freshness.
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Dressing keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
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Add avocado, cucumber, or corn for variation.
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Use gluten-free chips and BBQ sauce for a GF version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (if bacon/chicken needs cooking)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American