BBQ Chicken Salad (Better than Panera!)
This BBQ Chicken Salad is even better than Panera, CPK and Cheesecake Factory! I know it's quite the claim, but trust me - it's SO good! Loaded with bbq chicken, smoked gouda, and tons of fresh veggies, this salad is hearty, filling, and the opposite of boring.
Ingredients
- 2 heads chopped romaine
- 1 6 oz wedge Roth’s smoked gouda cut into small cubes
- 1 large avocado cut into small cubes
- 1 cup chopped rotisserie chicken cut into small cubes and tossed in bbq sauce
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- ½ cup grilled corn
- ½ cup black eyed peas
- ½ cup cilantro finely diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup fried onions
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- ⅓ cup ranch
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Add chopped romaine to a bowl then add gouda, avocado, rotisserie chicken, red onion, grilled corn, black eyed peas, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, and fried onions on top. Add a sprinkle of salt on top of everything.
- Top with a drizzle of bbq sauce and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
- Finish with a squirt of lime juice and toss it all together.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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