Description
This BBQ Ranch Chicken Cobb Salad is a vibrant and hearty meal perfect for lunch or dinner. It features grilled chicken, crisp mixed greens, sweet corn, smoky bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and protein-packed black beans, all drizzled with creamy ranch and tangy BBQ sauce for a deliciously satisfying flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
- 2 cups corn
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium avocado, diced
Dressing & Sauce
- Ranch dressing, to taste
- BBQ sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Arrange the mixed salad greens evenly in a large bowl or on a platter to create the foundation of the salad.
- Add the Toppings: Neatly top the greens with the sliced grilled chicken breasts, corn, diced bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, rinsed black beans, and diced avocado, distributing each ingredient evenly for a colorful presentation.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle ranch dressing over the assembled salad, followed by a generous drizzle of BBQ sauce to add creamy and tangy flavors.
- Serve: The salad is ready to be served immediately to preserve freshness and the crisp texture of the ingredients.
Notes
- This salad combines smoky and tangy flavors with fresh and creamy textures for a satisfying and balanced meal.
- For added flavor, grill the chicken breasts with your favorite BBQ seasoning before slicing.
- Use fresh corn if in season for the best sweetness, or canned/frozen corn as a convenient alternative.
- Feel free to substitute ranch dressing with a light vinaigrette for a lower-calorie option.
- Perfect for meal prep as ingredients can be prepared ahead and assembled before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 338 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
