BBQ CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY BBQ CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

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Fabulous...FABulous...FABULOUS original creation from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. Note: For a slightly lighter and zestier dressing replaced some of the mayonnaise with lowfat or regular plain yogurt.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups barbecue sauce
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1/2 red onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (cubed small or shredded)
1 cup monterey jack cheese (cubed small or shredded)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4-1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • For the salad, combine the cooked chicken and BBQ sauce in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, red onion, cilantro, corn, black beans and cheese. Toss the mixed salad with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the dressing, if desired. Otherwise, you can serve the dressing on the side. Place salad on plates and top with the prepared BBQ chicken and additional dressing.
  • For the dressing, combine all the ingredients together and whisk (or shake, if using a jar) vigorously to combine. You could also run this through a blender to make it even more smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Alex Jack
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This salad looks delicious! I'm going to have to try it soon.


Yuri Majin
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I'm always looking for new BBQ chicken salad recipes. This one looks like a winner!


MarianoMars238
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This salad is on my list to make this week. It looks so good!


Sanjay Ray
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I can't wait to try this salad! It looks amazing.


Kenli Winkelmann
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This is my new go-to BBQ chicken salad recipe. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Patricia Cobb
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect summer salad.


S experiment
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can make it ahead of time.


For Holly
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The BBQ sauce, cilantro, and lime complement each other perfectly.


BaliwalPro FF
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is to die for.


James Bridgez
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I'm not usually a fan of BBQ chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing!


Gino Supreme
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the tangy flavor of the dressing.


sana Patal
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing.


ROSE PETER
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This BBQ chicken salad was a hit at my backyard BBQ! The creamy BBQ cilantro lime dressing was the perfect complement to the tender chicken and crisp veggies. I'll definitely be making this again!


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