Healthy BBQ Ranch Salad
- SERVES
- 4
- PREP
- 5 Min
If you love those barbecue ranch flavors then this healthy salad recipe is right up your alley. Our Healthy BBQ Ranch Salad has so much southwestern flavor, it'll have you saying "Yeehaw!" with every bite!
What You'll Need
- 2 cup cooked, diced chicken breast
- 2 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 5 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 tomato, diced
- 3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 3/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup reduced fat shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup fat-free Ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup tortilla strips (see note)
What to Do
- In a small bowl, combine chicken and barbecue sauce; toss until evenly coated.
- In a large bowl, place lettuce; top with chicken, tomato, corn, beans, onion, and cheese, if desired. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with tortilla strips, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
To make your own healthier tortilla strips, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Then, cut a 6" whole-wheat flour tortilal into thin strips and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle over your salad and enjoy!