BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy BBQ Cilantro Lime Dressing

(from goodwater1’s recipe box)

Source: melskitchencafe.com

Serves 6 people

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce, storebought or homemade
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped
  • 2 romaine hearts, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cubed small or shredded
  • 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese, cubed small or shredded

Directions

  1. Combine the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  2. In a large bowl, toss together the iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, red onion, cilantro, corn, black beans and cheese. Toss the mixed salad with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the dressing, if desired. Otherwise, you can serve the dressing on the side. Place salad on plates and top with the prepared BBQ chicken and additional dressing.

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