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Panera BBQ Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken Salad is a fresh, hearty salad made with chopped romaine, BBQ-sauced chicken, black beans, corn, and avocado, all tossed in a creamy BBQ ranch dressing. Quick to make with rotisserie chicken and packed with flavor, this lettuce-based salad is perfect as a light dinner, side dish, or for summer gatherings like picnics, potlucks, and BBQs.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Salad Recipes, Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq, chicken, ranch, salad, tiktok
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Trisha Haas - Salty Side Dish

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowls one medium and one large

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rotisserie chicken , cooked and shredded or cubed (about one chicken) 
  • ¼ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 15 oz. whole corn can drained
  • 15.25 oz. black beans can, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 2 avocados cubed
  • 3 romaine hearts chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

BBQ Ranch Dressing

  • ¼ cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp. fresh dill or 1 tbsp dried dill if you prefer dried
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix shredded or cubed rotisserie chicken with ¼ cup BBQ sauce until well coated. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the drained corn, black beans, chopped tomatoes, cubed avocados, romaine hearts, and cilantro. Gently toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, ¼ cup BBQ sauce, ranch dressing, and dill until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the BBQ chicken to the salad bowl. Pour the BBQ ranch dressing over the top and toss everything together until evenly coated.
  • Enjoy immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Tip: If prepping ahead, add avocado right before serving to prevent browning.
  • Serving Idea: Delicious as a main dish or a hearty summer side salad!
  • This flavorful salad can be enhanced with fresh corn (like sweet corn), hard-boiled egg, chunks of cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack), or sliced green onions.
  • Are you looking for crunch? Add a layer of tortilla chips or strips for a more crunchy salad.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2157IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 5mg