![]() ![]() You can also find a greek yogurt ranch in the refrigerated aisle. For a dairy-free ranch option, we prefer Primal Kitchen or Chosen Foods. The BBQ ranch is an absolute must for this recipe! It makes the recipe. For the dressing: BBQ Sauce, Ranch Dressing, and Apple Cider Vinegar Optional toppings: Diced Avocado, Shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, tortilla stripsĪll optional, but all delicious! You can also crush up tortilla chips if you do not have the strips on hand. We like to halve our grape tomatoes to create bite-size pieces that you’ll find in most bites while eating this yummy salad. Not too much to say here! We like to finely dice our red onions so they are not too pungent. Add to the salad once it has cooled down to prevent the lettuce from becoming wilted. All are great options! If you choose to use frozen corn, you can simply warm it up in the microwave. You can use canned, frozen, or fresh corn here depending on your preference, the time of year, and what is available in your area. Black beansĪny can of black beans will do! We like to rinse the beans under cool water prior to adding them to the salad. You can wash and chop your own romaine lettuce (this is typically cheaper), but if you are looking for a faster option, you can purchase prechopped lettuce at most grocery stores. You can use any BBQ sauce you prefer here, but if you are looking for a few ideas, we have liked both Stubbs and Primal Kitchen. You will need BBQ sauce for both the chicken and the salad dressing. You can also use the chicken from a rotisserie chicken. Find the how-to below! What ingredients do you need? Shredded or chopped chickenįeel free to prepare your chicken following your preferred cooking method. We make a creamy, BBQ ranch dressing and love to top the salad with cilantro as well as tortilla strips for some extra crunch and saltiness. Our BBQ Chicken Salad sits on a base of romaine lettuce and includes BBQ chicken (of course), black beans, corn, diced red onion, grape tomatoes, and avocado. We love how fresh it is and how quickly it comes together. One of those has been our favorite BBQ Chicken Salad. Fresh is always best, but bottled lemon juice works just fine.As the weather starts to warm up, we keep reaching for recipes that remind us of summer. Lemon Juice – Adds tang to the dressing. ![]() Dijon Mustard – Feel free to use yellow mustard instead.I think mayo makes the best recipe for chicken salad, but if you like a more tangy dressing, plain Greek yogurt makes an easy substitute, or you can replace half of the mayo with sour cream. Mayonnaise – Use your favorite store bought mayo, or make 5-minute homemade mayo.You can also try other nuts, such as walnuts, almonds, or cashews, or use sunflower seeds for a nut-free option. Pecans – For more crunch, but you can omit them if you like.You can use white or red onions for a more pungent flavor, yellow onion for a sweeter flavor, or shallots. Green Onions – I like the color and flavor of green onions here.Fresh Dill – I just used chopped fresh dill for a super simple chicken salad recipe, but you could add other fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme.If you’re not a fan, diced pickles would also work well. Celery – The crunchy texture complements the creaminess of the salad perfectly.You could also use green or black grapes, or try using cubed apples, pomegranate seeds, dried cranberries (I make sugar-free dried cranberries), or raisins for a sweet and tangy twist. Red Grapes – Making chicken salad with grapes add nice sweetness to contrast the savory flavors.To easily shred chicken, use a stand mixer with paddle attachment or hand mixer with beaters for 5-10 seconds. If you don’t have time to make it, take a shortcut by using ready-made rotisserie chicken from the store, or shred any leftover baked chicken breasts or poached chicken you have on hand. Cooked Chicken – I use Instant Pot shredded chicken most often for this recipe.For measurements, see the recipe card below. This section explains what goes in chicken salad, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. Chicken Salad Ingredients & Substitutions ![]()
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