Description
This Southwest BBQ Summer Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for hot summer days. Loaded with fresh veggies, tender chicken, and a zesty BBQ ranch dressing, this salad is a complete meal in itself. It’s easy to make and bursting with Southwestern flair.
Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce:
2 cups chopped
Black Beans:
1 cup, rinsed and drained
Corn Kernels:
1 cup, cooked
Cherry Tomatoes:
1 cup, halved
Red Bell Pepper:
1 cup, diced
Red Onion:
1/2 cup, diced
Avocado:
1, diced
Chicken Breast:
1 cup, cooked and shredded
Barbecue Sauce:
1/3 cup
Ranch Dressing:
1/4 cup
Cheddar Cheese:
1/2 cup, shredded
Cilantro:
1/4 cup, chopped
Lime Juice:
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and Pepper:
To taste
Instructions
- Mix Sauces: In a small bowl, mix the barbecue sauce and ranch dressing until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, avocado, and chicken.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the BBQ ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Final Touches: Add cheddar cheese, cilantro, and lime juice. Toss lightly and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use grilled or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- To make it vegetarian, omit chicken and add extra beans or tofu.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips for added crunch just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwest American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
