BBQ CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY BBQ CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

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Fabulous...FABulous...FABULOUS original creation from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. Note: For a slightly lighter and zestier dressing replaced some of the mayonnaise with lowfat or regular plain yogurt.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (cubed small or shredded)
1 cup monterey jack cheese (cubed small or shredded)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4-1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • For the salad, combine the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 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.
  • For the dressing, combine all the ingredients together and whisk (or shake, if using a jar) vigorously to combine. You could also run this through a blender to make it even more smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Deeqow Xasan
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I highly recommend this salad. It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover chicken.


dogmann _112
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and savory dressing.


Papoto hanana
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This salad is so easy to make. I love that I can throw it together in just a few minutes.


md kuddus munsi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge and this is a great way to use it up.


jcbusto122
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I love this salad! It's so versatile. I've added different toppings like avocado, bacon, and corn and it's always delicious.


Hannah Patterson
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This is a great salad to meal prep for the week. It holds up well in the fridge and it's a delicious and healthy lunch option.


SHEIKH KAMRAN ALI
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Khsa Khsa
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, but still filling. I highly recommend it!


Bulbul Raj
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of the sweet and savory dressing with the grilled chicken.


Cyriac George
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a winner. The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is always moist and tender.


pamela cadena
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This BBQ chicken salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! The creamy BBQ cilantro lime dressing is simply divine and really makes the dish.


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