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Bbq Ranch Salad Recipe

This vibrant BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad recipe is inspired by a Hidden Valley Ranch ad and features their new BBQ ranch dressing! It's a quick and easy recipe perfect for using leftover chicken or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken. This recipe is packed with flavor and texture, making it a satisfying and refreshing meal or side dish. Get ready for a taste explosion!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 389.5 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Bbq Ranch Salad

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Ingredients for Bbq Ranch Salad

  • 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
  • 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • Corn
  • Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Ranch Dressing
  • Mixed greens (amount to your liking)
  • Red Bell Pepper

How to Make Bbq Ranch Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 1/2 cup Hidden Valley BBQ Ranch dressing, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup crumbled bacon (optional), and 1/2 cup black beans (rinsed and drained).
  2. Gently toss all ingredients to coat evenly.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and salad to chill completely. (Chilling time is not included in the prep time).
  4. Just before serving, arrange your desired amount of mixed greens on a plate or in a bowl.
  5. Top the greens with the chilled chicken and bean mixture.
  6. Garnish with 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper and an extra drizzle of BBQ Ranch dressing, if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

13g

Carbs

13g

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