Published 8/13/2023 Whether you have leftover grilled bbq chicken or are just craving a bbq chicken salad, this is the perfect summer salad! My husband and I love making this bbq chicken salad because it’s protein-packed and seasonal. I love the combo of saucy bbq chicken, feta cheese, and avocado ranch. It’s also a great make-ahead salad option if you’re looking to pack in the veg and protein at lunch.
What is in this bbq chicken salad recipe?
BBQ Chicken: this recipe uses our simple grilled bbq chicken breast recipe that’s made with a marinade + bbq sauce. Romaine: we love a crunchy green and that’s why we chose romaine. Veggies: you need corn, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes. Avocado Ranch Dressing: this is a simple, semi-homemade dressing made with ranch, avocado, lemon juice, and chives. Cheese: a salad isn’t a salad without the cheese. We’re using feta.
Variations
This salad works with pretty much any green. Try spinach or arugula. You can use a variety of veggies that you have on hand. Some recommendations are cucumber, onion, zucchini, and fresh herbs. For even more protein, try adding cooked bacon. Last, switch up your bbq protein! Try bbq chicken thighs or even shrimp.
Make Ahead Instructions
This is such a great make-ahead salad. We recommend storing the veggies and chicken separate from the dressing and lettuce.
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Cook the chicken and then dice it into chunks. Store it in a glass container with the chopped veggies and cheese. When you’re ready to serve, toss everything together with the dressing. We don’t recommend storing already dressed lettuce because it will go bad quickly.
Serving Suggestions
This bbq chicken salad is perfect on its own, but it also makes a great side salad. Eat it next to a grilled steak or grilled veggies. For dessert try a blueberry crisp or coconut cream pie bars.
