Are you craving a delightful and refreshing blend of flavors in your salad that captures the smoky and savory essence of a backyard barbecue? Look no further! This article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating an extraordinary BBQ salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you longing for more. We'll explore a range of recipes that transform your salad into a flavorful masterpiece, incorporating the smoky goodness of grilled meats, the tanginess of BBQ sauces, and the freshness of crisp vegetables. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your salad game and make every bite a smoky, savory delight!
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
BBQ POTATO SALAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the potatoes: Put the potatoes in a pot with cold water and add the salt. Cover, bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, cut in half and transfer to a bowl.
- Fry the bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, chop into 1-inch pieces and reserve.
- For the quick-pickled onion: Combine the red wine vinegar, honey, chile flakes and dill in a small bowl and whisk until the honey is completely dissolved. Add 1/2 cup water and the sliced onions. Toss well to combine and submerge the onions. Set aside or transfer to a container with an airtight lid. The quick-pickled onions can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
- For the dressing: Mix together the mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, mustard, apple cider vinegar, pepper, Worcestershire and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
- Pour the dressing onto the potatoes, add a third of the pickled onions, two-thirds of the chopped bacon and half the chopped parsley and toss. To serve, garnish with the remaining parsley, bacon and pickled red onions.
BBQ CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
This healthy salad was adapted from one I ate at California Pizza Kitchen. The lime juice intensified by the jicama draws out the flavor of the vegetables, so an oil- or cream-based dressing is not necessary.
Provided by Shanon
Categories Salad
Time 21m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix lettuce, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, jicama, carrots, scallions, basil, and cilantro together in a large bowl. Juice 2 limes and drizzle juice over salad; toss lightly.
- Combine chicken and barbeque sauce in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until chicken is warmed through, about 45 seconds.
- Arrange chicken and avocado on top of the salad and squeeze remaining lime over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 580.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
BBQ POTATO CHIP-CRUSTED SALMON WITH WATERCRESS SALAD
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the salmon: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon in the center skin-side down. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Spread the Dijon evenly on the flesh side of the salmon.
- In a food processor, combine the BBQ chips, sugar, chili powder, scallions, garlic and lime zest and pulse until combined and the consistency of coarse bread crumbs. Press the mixture onto the mustard on the flesh side of the salmon.
- Bake until the chip mixture is golden brown and crunchy, about 15 minutes.
- For the salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, vinegar, lime juice and jalapeno. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil. Add the watercress, mango and onions and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat.
- Place the salad on a plate with the salmon and garnish the salad with the almonds.
CANTONESE SWEET AND STICKY BBQ PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE AND ARUGULA SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the sugar, hoisin, ketchup, oyster sauce, sherry, ginger, five-spice powder, and food coloring, if using. Set the marinade aside.
- Place the pork chops in a shallow baking dish. Pour the marinade over the pork. Let the pork marinate while you prepare the salad or up to overnight in the refrigerator. (The longer it marinates, the better the flavor.)
- Transfer the pork marinade to a small saucepan. Stir in the honey until completely combined. Bring to a boil and reserve this sauce for serving.
- Meanwhile, preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat until hot, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Wipe excess marinade from the pork chops. Grease the grill or grill pan with vegetable oil right before adding the chops. Grill the chops until golden brown with some grill marks on the bottom, 5 to 8 minutes. Flip the chops over and cook until the internal temperature reaches about 145 degrees F, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest for at least 8 minutes. Smother the chops with some of the reserved sauce, slice into 1/2-inch wide pieces then drizzle with some more of the sauce. Serve with the apple and arugula salad.
- For the salad: Peel, quarter, core and thinly slice the apples. Combine with the remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- For the dressing: Combine all of the ingredients in a mason jar and shake vigorously. Taste and adjust the seasonings, as needed.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
MACARONI SALAD FROM L&L HAWAIIAN BBQ RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by carvalhohm2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot or dutch oven. Add the dried elbow pasta and boil for 12 minutes or until cooked. Drain water and cool the pasta thoroughly. Combine all remaining ingredients and chill for at least 1 hour.
BBQ CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY BBQ CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
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
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.
SWEET AND SPICY BBQ CHICKEN WITH CORN SALAD
This BBQ sauce packs a powerful punch of vitamins and antioxidants from the mango, raisins and sundried tomatoes. Try it with grilled pork chops too.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the smoothies, combine 2 cups of the yogurt, 2 cups ice, 1 cup of the mango and all of the honey in a blender, and blend until very smooth. Divide among four glasses and refrigerate until ready to serve. Rinse out the blender.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Combine the remaining 1 cup mango, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup of the vinegar, the raisins, olive oil, cayenne, tomatoes and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap and microwave until the tomatoes are soft, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly and puree in a blender. Transfer to a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons for the dressing, the rest will be used for tossing with the chicken.
- Place the corn on the grill, cover and cook, turning as needed, until nicely charred, about 10 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
- Turn the grill down to medium and brush the grates with some of the oil. Toss the chicken thighs with half of the remaining sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Arrange on the grill and cook until nicely marked and the internal temperature registers 170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 8 to10 minutes per side. Baste a few times with the remaining sauce while grilling.
- While the chicken cooks, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons yogurt, the reserved 2 tablespoons sauce, the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Toss the mixed greens and carrots together. Divide the chicken, corn and salad among four dinner plates. Drizzle the greens with the reserved dressing. Serve each plate with a mango smoothie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 150 milligrams, Sodium 670 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 47 grams
BBQ CHICKEN AND FRESH STRAWBERRY SALAD
Steps:
- HEAT greased grill to medium-high heat.
- GRILL chicken 10 min. on each side or until done (170F), turning and brushing occasionally with barbecue sauce. Cut into strips.
- COVER plate with greens; top with berries, onions and chicken.
- TOP with dressing.
BBQ SPICED CHICKEN, SALSA SALAD AND PUMPKIN-CHIPOTLE POLENTA
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Mix spices and sugar in a large plastic food storage bag. Coat chicken with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and add to bag. Coat the chicken evenly in the spices and sugar. Let the chicken hang out a few minutes.
- Chop and combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onions and grilled pineapple spears.
- Place chicken on grill and cook 6 to 7 minutes on each side.
- Dress the salad with lime and a couple tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Season the salad with cilantro, salt and pepper.
- Heat the stock and milk or half-and-half in a sauce pot with chipotle and adobo sauce. Whisk in the polenta and thicken 2-3 minutes, stir in pumpkin to warm through. Stir in butter and honey and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve polenta with chicken and salsa salad.
PULLED PORK COBB SALAD WITH BBQ RANCH DRESSING
Provided by Amanda Freitag
Categories main-dish
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- Toss the chopped romaine with 1/2 cup of the BBQ Ranch Dressing and evenly distribute among four serving bowls. Top each with some croutons, tomatoes, cheese, corn, hearts of palm, avocados and Pulled Pork. Serve with the remaining 1/2 cup dressing on the side.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, add the sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, salt and cayenne, and mix until combined.
- Rub the pork with the spice mix and place in a high-sided baking dish. Pour the stock in bottom of the pan, then squeeze the orange juice over the pork and toss in the rinds. Cover with foil and bake until the pork starts to fall apart, 4 hours.
- Remove the orange rinds from the pan and discard. Cool the pork to handle, and then shred and mix with the cooking liquid.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, BBQ sauce, parsley, chives, dill, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, cayenne and garlic. Season the dressing with salt.
BBQ PORK SALAD
I needed a dinner for too-hot-to-cook nights during the summer. This is hearty enough for my meat-and-potatoes-loving husband, not to mention delicious! It looks beautiful in a glass bowl. -Victoria Skredsvig, Snohomish, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large bowl combine the first 6 ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 26g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 671mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
BBQ CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
Make and share this BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mommymakeit4u
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 6 sandwiches, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix mayo, bbq sauce, red onion and bell pepper together to combine.
- Stir in diced chicken.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve on a fresh bun.
MACARONI SALAD (DINOSAUR BBQ)
Make and share this Macaroni Salad (Dinosaur BBQ) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by iris5555
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in rapidly boiled salted water until al dente.
- Drain pasta, then cool it under cold running water. Drain well.
- Place pasta in a large bowl and add tomatoes, celery and peppers.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.
- Stir dressing into pasta and mix until coated.
PEANUT SMOKED PORK LOIN WITH PEANUT BUTTER BBQ SAUCE AND CARROT AND PICKLED ONION SALAD
Provided by Brad Sorenson
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the grill. Soak the peanut shells in water for 45 minutes.
- Season the pork well with salt, pepper, and steak seasoning. Smoke the pork on the grill for 45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Transfer the pork to a roasting pan, drain the peanuts and add them to the pan. Roast the pork in the oven until it reaches 135 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven to a cutting board.
- Peanut Butter BBQ Sauce: Combine all the sauce ingredients in a large saucepot and bring it to a simmer over low heat. Let simmer for at least 1 hour. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Slice the pork and arrange it on a serving platter. Spoon the warm BBQ sauce over the top and serve with the Carrot and Pickled Onion Salad.
- Put the red onions in a shallow baking pan. In a saucepan, add the vinegar, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour the hot liquid over the onions and cover immediately. Let sit covered for at least 1 hour. Strain the onions and reserve.
- To assemble the salad: In a medium-sized serving bowl, combine the carrots, parsley, peanuts, orange zest and juice, peanut oil and pickled onions and toss to combine well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
CREAMY BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
A favorite easy salad.
Provided by KEOSBORN
Categories Salad
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spread chicken onto a baking sheet.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven until cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Put lettuce in a large bowl. Whisk milk, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl until smooth; add to lettuce and toss to coat.
- Cut cooked chicken into small pieces and toss with barbeque sauce in a bowl. Mix barbeque chicken, kidney beans, corn, and tomato with lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 861 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
BBQ BEAN SALAD
Quick & easy picnic salad - very colorful on your plate. The dressing is very tasty. Adapted from Taste of Home's Country Cooking 2001. Hey - sometimes I only have minutes to prepare a quick from-the-pantry take-along (I can't be alone here!!).
Provided by KeyWee
Categories Beans
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place beans, corn, peppers& onion in a large salad bowl.
- In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients (except chips)& bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover& simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cool slightly and pour over bean mixture.
- Toss to coat.
- Sprinkle crushed chips on top of beans (garnish with jalapeno slices, if desired).
- Serve at room temperature.
SOUTHWEST BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this Southwest BBQ Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Gingerbear
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Blend together sloppy joe seasoning mix, 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce and melted butter; brush over chicken breasts.
- Grill chicken over medium heat about 5-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, blend together ranch dressing, remaining 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, taco seasoning; set aside.
- Toss together salad, black beans, green onions and tomatoes in a large salad bowl.
- Cut grilled chicken into thin slices and arrange over salad.
- Top with cheese and chips.
- Serve with dressing.
- Any left over dressing may be refrigerated and served on favorite salads, tossed with pasta or used as a sandwich spread.
GRILLED BUTTERFLIED BBQ CHICKEN WITH MACARONI SALAD
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the macaroni salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni in the boiling water until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Toss the macaroni with the tomatoes, radishes, bell peppers, scallions and cucumbers in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the vinegar, mustard, sugar and garlic salt. Add the dressing to the macaroni and vegetables and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.
- For the chicken: Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
- To butterfly the chicken, first remove the giblets and discard. Put the chicken on a cutting board breast-side down. Use kitchen shears to cut along each side of the backbone to remove. Trim any excess fat and discard. Flip the chicken breast-side up and firmly press each breast to break the bone and flatten.
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Season both sides of the chicken with the spice mixture. Use a pastry brush to brush the chicken with the canola oil.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill. Cover and let cook 10 minutes. Flip the chicken and reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and cook another 10 minutes. Flip the chicken again for 10 more minutes, then flip again and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, an additional 10 minutes.
- Use a pastry brush to coat each side of the chicken with the barbecue sauce and cook just to let the sauce caramelize, about 2 minutes per side. Tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes. Cut the chicken into pieces--it will be falling apart by this time! Serve with more barbecue sauce on the side and the lime wedges.
LEMON BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
A zesty summer salad to serve as a cool summer supper, potluck contribution, or even a ladies luncheon. A good way to use up leftover chicken and rice. If leftover chicken and rice are not available, boneless chicken breast and regular or instant rice can be prepared ahead of time.
Provided by Robin Whitworth
Categories Salad
Time 2h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix chicken and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix rice celery, olives, and 1/4 cup bacon in a separate bowl; add to chicken and toss to combine.
- Whisk mayonnaise, barbeque sauce, and liquid smoke together in a small bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with remaining 2 tablespoons bacon. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 709.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.3 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 56.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 1093 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
INSTANT POT BBQ CHICKEN WITH POTATO SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Spread the potatoes in an Instant Pot. Add 2/3 cup hot water and a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Fit a rack on top. Toss the chicken with 1 teaspoon olive oil and the chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken thighs on the rack. Put on and lock the lid, making sure the steam valve is in the sealing position. Set the pot to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes.
- Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and remaining 2 teaspoons vinegar in a small bowl.
- When the time is up on the Instant Pot, carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position. When all the steam is released, turn off the pot and remove the lid. Carefully lift out the rack with the chicken and set on a plate. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Scoop or pour out all but about 1/2 cup of the liquid in the pot. Set the pot to sauté on high and return the chicken to the pot. Stir in the ketchup mixture. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the celery and scallion to the potatoes and toss. Serve the chicken with the potato salad and pickles.
Tips for Making a Perfect BBQ Salad:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for ripe vegetables, crisp greens, and flavorful herbs.
- Choose a variety of colors and textures: This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat. Try to include a mix of crunchy, soft, and chewy ingredients.
- Don't overdress your salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing will weigh down the salad and make it soggy.
- Serve your salad immediately: Once you've dressed your salad, serve it right away. This will prevent the dressing from soaking into the greens and making them wilt.
Conclusion:
BBQ salads are a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy grilled meats and vegetables. They're also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a BBQ salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're firing up the grill, don't forget to make a salad to go with your meal!
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