BBQ Chicken Salad Without Sauces
	
		A fresh and flavorful BBQ chicken salad combining smoky grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and a tangy barbecue dressing for a satisfying and healthy meal.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 15 mins
 
							- Cook Time: 5 mins
 
							- Total Time: 20 mins
 
							- Yield: 4 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Salad
 
							- Method: No-Cook / Assembly
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Gluten Free
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
 
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
 
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
 
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
 
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
 
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
 
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
 
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
 
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
 
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
 
- Salt and pepper to taste
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and barbecue sauce, tossing to coat. Cook for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
 
- In a large salad bowl, arrange the lettuce as the base.
 
- Top with cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and shredded cheese.
 
- Add the BBQ chicken on top of the vegetables.
 
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad.
 
- Season with salt and pepper as desired and toss gently before serving.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- You can use grilled chicken for extra smoky flavor.
 
- Try swapping cheddar cheese for pepper jack for a spicy kick.
 
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt-based ranch dressing.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 serving
 
							- Calories: 350
 
							- Sugar: 10g
 
							- Sodium: 650mg
 
							- Fat: 15g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 6g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 28g
 
							- Fiber: 5g
 
							- Protein: 28g
 
							- Cholesterol: 75mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: BBQ chicken salad, grilled chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, barbecue salad recipe