ranch bbq chopped salad

There’s nothing like a nice fresh green salad for dinner. This Ranch BBQ Chopped Salad is easy to make and packed full of flavor. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.

ranch bbq chopped salad

There isn’t anything extra special about this salad but the corn and black beans make this salad super flavorful. If you aren’t a fan of fresh cilantro you can leave it out. Maybe substitute for some fresh parsley.

You can use whatever kind and flavor of BBQ sauce you have on-hand but be mindful that some flavors of BBQ sauce might not play nice with the other ingredients. Personally I like to use Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet Vidalia Onion BBQ Sauce for this recipe.

If you are serving this salad as a main dish, you will most likely only get 2 servings. Serving this salad as a side you should get 4 servings. Personally, I love this salad as my main course. So filling!

chopped salad with meatloaf

If you don’t use black beans often, make sure you rinse them off really well in a colander. I like to rinse them till the water runs clear. While you must drain your corn, there is really no reason to rinse it.

I like to use Romaine lettuce for this recipe but you can substitute for some Leafy Green Lettuce or whatever else you have on hand. No matter what kind of lettuce you select this is one delicious salad!

close up of salad

You will need the following ingredients to make this Ranch BBQ Chopped Salad recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Corn, Black Beans, Tortilla Chips, Ranch Dressing, BBQ Sauce and Cheddar Cheese.

  1. In a large bowl, mix the romaine lettuce, tomato, cilantro, corn, black beans and cheddar cheese.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and the BBQ sauce. Toss the salad with the ranch dressing mixture.
  3. Top each salad with corn tortilla chips.

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Ranch BBQ Chopped Salad

Ranch BBQ Chopped Salad

This Ranch BBQ Chopped Salad is packed full of flavor. So easy to make when you have very little time on your hands. Delicious!
5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 4
Calories 518 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 Cups Romaine Lettuce, shredded
  • 1 Tomato, chopped
  • 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Cup Corn, drained
  • 15 oz Black Beans, rinsed & drained
  • 10 Tortilla Chips, crushed
  • ½ Cup Ranch Dressing
  • ¼ Cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the romaine lettuce, tomato, cilantro, corn, black beans and cheddar cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and the BBQ sauce. Toss the salad with the ranch dressing mixture.
  • Top each salad with corn tortilla chips.
Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 727mg | Potassium: 775mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5044IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 4mg
This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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2 Comments

  1. Abby says:

    This salad I have made many times and it is always a hit. The BBQ sauce just tops it off and makes the flavour perfect.

  2. G-ma says:

    Excellent recipe. Very easy to make and delicious. I am definitely not a fan of ranch dressing but in this recipe it gives it a nice flavour. A must for a lunch or supper.

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