BBQ Chicken Salad
Fresh and flavorful BBQ Chicken Salad made with grilled chicken thighs, crisp veggies, and creamy homemade ranch dressing. Perfect for a hearty meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce plus extra for serving
- 6 cups spring mix
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cup sugar snap peas trimmed
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup sweet mini peppers sliced into rings
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1 cup Eazy Peazy Mealz Homemade Ranch
Instructions
Grill the Chicken
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs lightly with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F).
- In the last few minutes of grilling, brush generously with BBQ sauce. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Make the Ranch Dressing
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk.
- Stir in garlic, dill, parsley, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Adjust thickness with extra buttermilk if needed. Chill until ready to serve.
Assemble the Salad
- On a large platter or individual bowls, layer spring mix as the base.
- Add tomatoes, cilantro, sugar snap peas, red cabbage, red onion, mini peppers, carrots, and cucumber.
- Top with sliced BBQ chicken.
- Drizzle with homemade ranch dressing and an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 1309mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 8815IU | Vitamin C: 130mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg