Easy BBQ Chicken Salad Recipe

This BBQ Chicken Salad is a fresh, flavor-packed meal made with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a drizzle of creamy ranch. Perfect for a quick lunch or easy weeknight dinner!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword barbecue chicken salad, bbq chicken salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Servings

Calories 526kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chicken chopped or shredded
2-3 tablespoons BBQ sauce for coating the chicken
2 cups chopped lettuce Romaine or your favorite mix
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 apple chopped (Honeycrisp or Fuji work great)
1/2 cup pickled red onions
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2-4 tablespoons ranch dressing to taste

Optional Toppings

1/4 avocado diced
1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
2 lime wedges for squeezing

Instructions

If using leftover or rotisserie chicken, chop or shred it, then toss with BBQ sauce until well coated.
If cooking from raw, grill or sauté your chicken breasts, slice, and coat in BBQ sauce.
Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
Chop the apples

Assemble the salad:

Divide the lettuce between two serving bowls.
Top with tomatoes, apple slices, pickled onions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Add a generous portion of BBQ chicken to each bowl.
Drizzle each salad with ranch dressing.
Optional: Add crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, and a fresh squeeze of lime for extra flavor and texture.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh while the flavors are crisp and bold.

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