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Sweet, savory, tangy, and full of protein and veggies, this BBQ ranch chicken salad recipe is a satisfying and delicious dinner. When made with pre-cooked chicken, it’s ready in 20 minutes and perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to meal prep lunches and potlucks.

Prep: 20 minsTotal: 20 mins
Servings: 4-6 1x

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup ranch dressing (use homemade ranch dressing or any store-bought ranch)  
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 45 cups chopped kale, stems removed (1 bunch)
  • 2 ½ cups diced cooked chicken (such as shredded chicken or blackened grilled chicken
  • 2 cups shredded Brussels sprouts
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • 34 slices crisp cooked bacon, chopped
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ⅓ cup sliced toasted almonds, plus more for garnish
  • 2 green onions, ends trimmed, white and green parts thinly sliced, plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or mason jar with a lid, combine the ranch and barbecue sauce. Whisk or shake until well mixed, then set aside. 
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped kale, shredded Brussels sprouts, cooked chicken, shredded carrots, red onion, chopped bacon, raisins, almonds, and green onions. 
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Garnish with additional green onions and sliced almonds, if desired.
  5. Serve right away or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve, tossing gently just before serving.
  6. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (2 cups)
  • Calories: 485
  • Fat: 25 g
  • (Sat Fat: 4 g)
  • Sodium: 615 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 35 g
  • (Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 16 g)
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Stacie Hassing