BBQ Chicken Salad features smoky chicken, tender black beans, sweet corn, creamy avocado, and the best cilantro-lime dressing.
Why home cooks enjoy This BBQ Chicken Salad
- Smoky BBQ Chicken: The BEST chicken flavor and so straightforward to make!
- So straightforward: Use pre-made items from the store to get it done fast.
- Tasty Dressing: Cilantro-lime dressing brings it all to life.
- Packed with Protein: Chicken and beans help keep you full.
- Prep it Ahead: straightforward to pack for lunch so you can enjoy this meal anytime.
BBQ Chicken Salad Ingredients
- Smoky Chicken: You can grab shredded rotisserie chicken to save time.
- BBQ Sauce: It is satisfying to Stubbs or Sweet Baby Ray’s or make your own.
- Black Beans: Rinse canned beans or try a reliable from-scratch Black Beans instead.
- Corn: Charred fire-roasted or sautéed frozen corn adds a sweet crunch.
- Creamy Avocado: Pick ripe ones and drizzle on lime juice to keep them fresh.
- Cilantro-Lime Dressing: You can make it or grab store-bought for convenience.
How To Make BBQ Chicken Salad
- Prepare the Chicken: Before starting, grill and coat chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Rinse Beans: Then drain and rinse black beans.
- Cook Corn: If using frozen, sauté until thawed.
- Chop Veggies: Dice avocado, halve tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- Mix Dressing: Blend or choose a store-bought cilantro-lime dressing instead.
- Assemble Salad: Combine lettuce, chicken, beans, corn, avocado, and onion in a large bowl.
- Dress & Serve: Lastly, drizzle salad dressing over it, toss, and enjoy.
Storage
Make-Ahead And Storage
- Make-Ahead: Prep ingredients and store separately for straightforward assembly later.
- Dressing: Make ahead and chill; it’s better after a few hours. Lasts 5-7 days in the fridge.
- Leftovers: Don’t dress the entire salad. Mix ingredients just before serving to keep fresh.
More Salad Recipes:
- Greek Salad
- Quinoa Black Bean Salad
- Curry Chicken Salad
- Avocado Chicken Salad
- Spring Quinoa Salad
