Description
This BBQ Ranch Chicken Cobb Salad combines tender grilled chicken, sweet corn, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables, all tossed with ranch dressing and a tangy BBQ sauce drizzle. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful lunch or dinner, this salad is loaded with protein and vibrant textures that make every bite delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups corn (cooked or roasted)
- 1 medium avocado, diced
Protein & Toppings
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
Dressings
- Ranch dressing, to taste
- BBQ sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: Arrange the 6 cups of mixed salad greens in a large bowl or on a platter to form the foundation of your salad.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the sliced cooked chicken breasts, corn, diced bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, rinsed black beans, and diced avocado on top of the greens, layering the ingredients attractively.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle ranch dressing evenly over the assembled salad followed by a drizzle of BBQ sauce for a flavorful finish.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and contrasting textures of the ingredients.
Notes
- This salad combines smoky bacon and BBQ flavors with creamy ranch dressing for a unique twist on the classic cobb salad.
- Grilled or pan-cooked chicken with your preferred seasoning enhances the flavor even more.
- For added crunch, consider topping with chopped nuts or crispy tortilla strips.
- This recipe is excellent for meal prep and can be made ahead, keeping dressings separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 338 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
