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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq chicken salad, chicken salad, green salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 358kcal
Author: Rachael

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