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Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad

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This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It's tossed with a creamy barbecue ranch dressing and is full of flavor. Better than the restaurant version and so easy to make, you'll love the fresh ingredients in this easy summer salad! #salad #chickensalad #barbecuechickensalad #bbqchickensalad #bbqchicken #lunch #healthylunch

This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It’s tossed with a creamy barbecue ranch dressing and is full of flavor. Better than the restaurant version and so easy to make, you’ll love the fresh ingredients in this easy summer salad!

This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It's tossed with a creamy barbecue ranch dressing and is full of flavor. Better than the restaurant version and so easy to make, you'll love the fresh ingredients in this easy summer salad!

If you only knew how much I love creating (and eating) salads, then you might just call me the salad queen.

But, I feel like I’ve been slacking on my salad recipes. While I adore all types of salads, I don’t share them nearly as much as I eat them. Please forgive me, ok? I’m trying to make it up to you with this oh-so delicious Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad.

Before we go into the recipe, I should mention that my favorite restaurant, Cooper’s Hawk Winery, inspired this salad. Now, I know barbecue chicken salads are nothing new, but, this restaurant just so happens to create the best barbecue chicken salad EVER. And I’m not exaggerating, guys.

If you’re lucky enough to have a Cooper’s Hawk restaurant in your area, then you need to go. Right now. Stop what you’re doing and head to their tasting room for a sample of wine, followed by a delicious meal. This restaurant first opened around the Chicago area about ten years ago, and has now expanded to Wisconsin, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio and Virginia.

This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It's tossed with a creamy barbecue

Cooper’s Hawks makes their own wine and also has the most fantastic lunch and dinner menu around. Ever since I tried it when it first opened, I was hooked. The hubster and I are part of their sweet wine club, which means we get a bottle of sweet wine every month. So, if you’re out of wine, head on over to my house. We are loaded with it! But, that’s not a bad thing, right?

The hubster and I love sampling their wines, stopping in for a casual lunch, or heading over for a nice dinner. Besides their delicious steaks, seafood, and pasta, they make some mean salads.

Gigantic, triple-sized dinner salads, full of flavor and deliciousness. And that’s how I was introduced to their barbecue chicken salad. I order it about 70% of the time that I go to CH (I also love their crab cakes, too…so it’s a toss up!).

And since it’s summer, barbecue chicken anything is in order. Am I right?

This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It's tossed with a creamy barbecue ranch dressing and is full of flavor. Better than the restaurant version and so easy to make, you'll love the fresh ingredients in this easy summer salad!

This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It’s tossed with a creamy barbecue ranch dressing and is full of flavor. Better than the restaurant version and so easy to make, you’ll love the fresh ingredients in this easy summer salad!

Since this salad is inspired by my favorite restaurant version, you can be sure that I’ve been making this over and over again. I actually made this dish back in April, but thought I would wait until the weather got just a little warmer to share it with you. And I’m glad I did.

This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad just screams summer, doesn’t it? With the fresh flavors, tangy dressing, and veggies, this salad is a breeze to make. And that’s what I’m all about, friends!

So if you’re looking for that perfect, summer salad, try out this simple Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad. It’s easy to customize depending on your tastes and is a light meal to enjoy during the warmer months!

This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It's tossed with a creamy barbecue ranch dressing and is full of flavor. Better than the restaurant version and so easy to make, you'll love the fresh ingredients in this easy summer salad!

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This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It's tossed with a creamy barbecue ranch dressing and is full of flavor. Better than the restaurant version and so easy to make, you'll love the fresh ingredients in this easy summer salad!
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Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad

This Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad is packed with fresh greens, tender chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, and avocado. It's tossed with a creamy barbecue ranch dressing and is full of flavor. Better than the restaurant version and so easy to make, you'll love the fresh ingredients in this easy summer salad!
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken recipe, salad recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 454kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce any kind
  • ½ cup ranch dressing any kind
  • 4 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
  • 2 medium chicken breasts cooked and sliced into strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ red onion diced
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen corn if frozen, thaw first
  • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
  • Tortilla strips for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add ranch dressing and barbecue sauce. Stir until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, corn, and black beans.
  • Stir in barbecue ranch dressing and mix to combine. Top with avocado, cheese, and tortilla strips. Drizzle with extra barbecue sauce, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 1043mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 742IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
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By Gayle | July 27, 2016

Comments

  1. Mir says

    July 27, 2016 at 5:26 am

    I have never heard of that restaurant before, but the wine tasting alone sounds like heaven. And you made such a pretty salad! I bet it's prettier than theirs. ;)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Thank you, Mir! Wine makes everything better, right? :)
      Reply
  2. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    July 27, 2016 at 5:36 am

    That chicken and avocado looks amazing Gayle, And I really need to give the dressing a try too!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Thanks, Dannii! I think you would love this dressing!
      Reply
  3. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    July 27, 2016 at 5:44 am

    Gayle, I'm all about salad these days . . love this one! I love the tender chicken, black beans and corn, yummmm! what a fantastic summer salad!!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Thank you, Alice! This is my version of a perfect summer salad! :)
      Reply
  4. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    July 27, 2016 at 6:21 am

    Ooooh yum...I can't bear to eat anything OTHER than salad in all this heat. And this looks like a great one!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Salads are the best when it's hot out! Thank you, Kate!
      Reply
  5. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    July 27, 2016 at 6:49 am

    Salads are just where it's at for me right now! I mean, could lunchtime even get any better than this gorgeous salad?? This looks like SUCH a salad winner, Gayle! I think I need this today. ;)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 7:03 am

      Thanks for the salad love, Sarah!
      Reply
  6. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

    July 27, 2016 at 7:58 am

    I love to order BBQ chicken salads at restaurants because the ingredients just taste SO good all tossed together. I bet this is DELICIOUS!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 8:05 am

      Thanks, Blair!
      Reply
  7. annie@ciaochowbambina.com says

    July 27, 2016 at 8:25 am

    I love when our favorite restaurants inspire our favorite meals at home! This salad looks delicious!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 8:26 am

      Thank you, Annie!
      Reply
  8. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    July 27, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Oh, just WOW, Gayle!! I love a good salad too and if it looked this good I could eat this every day! And that serving dish? Gorgeous! I've never been to that restaurant, but thankfully I could get to try a version of their salad from your recipe :) You are definitely the salad queen! I feel the same about soup. I make so much of it and don't share half of what I make. Love to see more salads like this! And putting bbq sauce on there for the dressing is brilliant. Pinning, of course :) P.S. Coming over to your place for some of that wine ;)
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 8:49 am

      Come on over, the wine is waiting! :) I'm actually the same with soup, too! I eat it at least once a week, even in scorching hot weather. Thanks for the kind words and pin, Dawn!
      Reply
  9. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

    July 27, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Salads are my favorite for summer - anything that allows me to keep the kitchen cool is a must! Love everything in this salad, Gayle!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 11:47 am

      Thanks, Keri!
      Reply
  10. marcie says

    July 27, 2016 at 9:27 am

    The wine is probably enough to lure to me to Cooper's Hawk if one were nearby, but if you say the food is great too that's even better! :) I love a good BBQ chicken salad and this one is so loaded with with all the toppings I'm crazy about! The ranch dressing puts this over the top for sure -- this salad looks delicious, Gayle!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 11:48 am

      You would love that restaurant...the food and wine are the best! :) Thanks for the salad love, Marcie!
      Reply
  11. Rachel @ Bakerita says

    July 27, 2016 at 10:02 am

    You would laugh at my salad routine...it's seriously the same thing every. single. night. I need to get out of habit and try some new ones, and this looks like the peeeerfect new salad recipe to try ;) so delicious and summery!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Thanks, Rachel! I eat the same salads sometimes too, but it is always nice to switch things up!
      Reply
  12. Manali@CookWithManali says

    July 27, 2016 at 12:23 pm

    I love all the veggies in there, yum!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks!
      Reply
  13. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    July 27, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I'm a total salad fiend too! Whenever I go out that is the first part of the menu I check! Your salad looks amazing!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      Same with me, Shelby! Thank you!
      Reply
  14. mira says

    July 27, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I love making salads, too! This one looks wonderful! Can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      Thanks, Mira! It's one of my favorites!
      Reply
  15. Ashley@CookNourishBliss says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Ha! I'm the same way! I make them all the time and yet rarely post any! Loving this flavor! It sounds so filling and delicious!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks for the salad love, Ashley!
      Reply
  16. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Guuurl, I forgive you! I eat salads daily, but I certainly don't share them daily on the blog, so I feel you on that! I LOVE me some BBQ chicken salads (I have one coming up), but this one looks amazing! LOVE the addition of ranch, because umm, I heart all the things ranch! I think it's the little kid in me? You totally packed this beauty with everything delicious! Can't wait to try it! pinned of course! Cheers! P.S. we don't have a Cooper’s Hawk Winery near us, but if i am ever in a place with one I will certainly check it out!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 3:23 pm

      Isn't barbecue ranch the best?! Thanks for the kind words and pin, friend!
      Reply
  17. Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says

    July 27, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    This is so me - making but I rarely share! Love that you shared this salad! Barbecue ranch sounds SO good Gayle!!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 27, 2016 at 4:23 pm

      Thank you, Jessica!
      Reply
  18. Kelly says

    July 27, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Salads are my favorite and I love all the yummy goodies you loaded onto this one! The barbecue and ranch combo sound so delicious and perfect for summer!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 28, 2016 at 6:29 am

      Thank you for the sweet comment, Kelly! Barbecue and ranch has been my go-to dressing this summer! :)
      Reply
  19. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    July 28, 2016 at 1:07 pm

    I am definitely a huge salad lover too...especially one that is packed full of goodies! This looks delicious Gayle!
    Reply
    • Gayle says

      July 28, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      Thank you, Denise!
      Reply

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