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BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

BY NATALIE
This fresh, flavorful BBQ chicken salad is always a crowd pleaser! It’s topped with juicy chicken, creamy ranch and tangy BBQ sauce. Low carb and packed with protein!
BBQ Chicken Salad | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Since it doesn’t feel anything like fall here in Virginia (still 90+ degrees), I thought I’d share one final summer-inspired recipe. It’s a salad that our entire family enjoys. You read that right, everyone loves this loaded BBQ chicken salad!
BBQ Chicken Salad | lifemadesimplebakes.com
I know some people think salads are boring, or even impossible to serve to little kids, but you just have to choose your ingredients wisely. Since we have a 3 and 5 year old eating with us, I try and make sure that when serving salads as the main dish, they are loaded with all of their favorite toppings.
This salad was perfect because it didn’t have cherry tomatoes (they’re not a fan) or any kind of hot pepper (they like a little heat but nothing too overpowering). Instead it was topped with fresh corn, black beans, finely diced red onion, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, shredded cheese, our favorite chicken, BBQ sauce, and ranch dressing. All of which get two
big little thumbs up.
BBQ Chicken Salad | lifemadesimplebakes.com
Did I mention that everything comes together in 30 minutes? Huge mom points!!
Plus it’s a great way to use up leftover odds and ends. Sometimes we’ll clean out the fridge after making this dish or this soup and we can toss in those small amounts of random ingredients in. Another win!
BBQ Chicken Salad | lifemadesimplebakes.com
If you’re looking for a delicious AND healthy tex-mex style salad, look no further. This one is great for busy weeknights or entertaining. It easily feed a crowd or be portioned out into containers for weekly meal prep.
Have you tried BBQ and ranch together? We love the sweet and tangy combo!
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1 XL PARTY SALAD OR 4 DINNER SALADS

BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES

COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES
This fresh, flavorful BBQ chicken salad is always a crowd pleaser! It's topped with juicy chicken, creamy ranch and tangy BBQ sauce. Low carb and packed with protein!
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INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 5 oz. mixed spring greens, washed and dried
  • 2 tsp. olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 c. fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 c. black beans, rinsed
  • 1/4 c. finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 c. chopped cilantro
  • 2/3 c. tortilla strips
  • 1 c. shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
  • 1/4 c. BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 c. ranch dressing
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