Description
This BBQ Ranch Chicken Cobb Salad is a fresh and flavorful combination of mixed greens, tender BBQ chicken, sweet corn, crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, black beans, and creamy avocado. Topped with creamy ranch dressing and tangy BBQ sauce, it’s a perfect hearty salad for lunch or dinner that satisfies cravings while keeping things light and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 2 cups corn
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium avocado, diced
Dressings
- Ranch dressing, to taste
- BBQ sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: Arrange the mixed salad greens evenly in a large bowl or on a serving platter as the foundation for your salad.
- Add the Protein and Veggies: Top the greens with the sliced cooked chicken breasts, corn, diced bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, drained black beans, and diced avocado, distributing everything evenly.
- Dress the Salad: Lightly drizzle ranch dressing over the assembled salad, followed by a drizzle of BBQ sauce to add a smoky, tangy flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the crunch and freshness.
Notes
- This salad features grilled or cooked chicken for a smoky flavor complementing the BBQ sauce.
- Adjust the quantity of ranch dressing and BBQ sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve immediately to keep the avocado fresh and the greens crisp.
- Ideal as a light but satisfying lunch or supper option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 338 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
