BBQ Chicken Salad

A fresh and savory chicken salad with grilled chicken, corn, black beans, and a mix of cheeses. Topped with ranch and barbecue dressing, it’s a flavorful meal that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1 roma tomato seeded and chopped
3/4 cup corn
3/4 cup black beans rinsed and drained
1/4 cup red onion diced
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup barbecue sauce your choice
1/4 cup tortilla strips for garnish

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through (about 3–4 minutes per side). Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, diced tomato, corn, black beans, red onion, and cheeses.
Add the cooked chicken and gently toss to combine.
Drizzle with ranch dressing and barbecue sauce, and toss again to coat.
Serve immediately with tortilla strips for added crunch.

Notes

This salad is also great for meal prep! Store the ingredients separately and combine when ready to serve.
You can substitute the barbecue sauce with your favorite dressing for a different flavor.
Add avocado slices or cilantro for extra freshness.