Best Recipe of the Week: BBQ Chicken Salad

Saturday, August 22, 2009

BBQ Chicken Salad

This was big hit at my house this week!

Ingredients:
1/2 head iceberg lettuce
chopped romaine lettuce
chopped1 cup frozen white corn- rinse under cold water, or fresh corn if in season:)
1 can black beans- drain & rinse
2 cups pepper jack cheese, shredded
2 medium diced tomatoes
1-2 avocados chunked
drizzle 1/2 lime over to prevent from browning

Ranch Dressing:
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup mayo
1 package Hidden Valley ranch mix
1/4 cup cilantro

BBQ Chicken:1 hour before, marinade 2 pounds chicken tenders in 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt & pepper. Place chicken on broiler pan and broil 4-6 minutes per side. Let cool then dice in cubes,then toss with 1/2 cup bbq sauce of your choice! (I LOVE Sweet Baby Rays)

On large platter, layer lettuces, corn, black beans, cheese & tomatoes. Top with warm bbq chicken and avocados!Serve with ranch dressing, garlic bread or HOME MADE ROLLS!

2 comments:

Melissa NielsenAugust 27, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Thanks for the recipe. Oh my goodness what this good. Eric doesn't usually like salads for dinner but he devoured this one, and asked for it in his lunch the next day. Thanks again for sharing.
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LynaeOctober 6, 2009 at 9:36 PM
This was wonderful. Took me awhile to try it, but we loved it. Thanks!
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