BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing
(from goodwater1’s recipe box)
Source: melskitchencafe.com
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Salad
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups BBQ sauce, storebought or homemade
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped
- 2 romaine hearts, chopped
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed small or shredded
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, cubed small or shredded
Directions
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Combine the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a large bowl, toss together the iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, red onion, cilantro, corn, black beans and cheese. Toss the mixed salad with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the dressing, if desired. Otherwise, you can serve the dressing on the side. Place salad on plates and top with the prepared BBQ chicken and additional dressing.