Easy Scrumptious Barbecue Chicken Salad

Scrumptious Barbecue Chicken Salad

    I really struggle when I’m asked to bring a salad because I only have a few that I like to make and after a while they seem a little boring. So, I’m trying to broaden my salad recipe realm. I didn’t really know if this one would taste as good as it sounds………but I was pleasantly surprised! This salad has so many different layers of flavor, that is so addicting!! When I brought it to the barbecue, I did get a few oohs and aahs . This could be your main dish for dinner, just add some garlic bread and you will be ready to feed the family.

Scrumptious Barbecue Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

Salad Dressing: 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, (pick your favorite) 1/2 mayonnaise 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar Salad: 1 can red beans, rinsed and drained 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded 2 ears of fresh corn( or one can of corn drained) 1 cup bell peppers-sliced(pick of couple of colors) 1 cup red onion- chopped 1 tomato- sliced 1 10 ounce bag of lettuce 1 cup Mexican mix cheese- shredded   

Directions:

• To make dressing, combine barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, olive oil, lime juice and red wine vinegar. Whisk together.
• In a bowl, place the lettuce. Top with red beans, corn, sliced peppers, red onion and tomato.
• Add the shredded chicken and toss to combine ingredients.
• Pour the dressing over the salad right before serving. Gently stir to combine.
• Sprinkle cheese on the top.

You can make this ahead but make sure not to add the dressing until your serving the salad.