Salad Base

• 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

• 2 cups chopped green or purple cabbage (or coleslaw mix)

• 2 cups cooked BBQ chicken, chopped or shredded

  • (use rotisserie + BBQ sauce or grilled chicken breasts tossed in sauce)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup grilled or canned corn (drained)

• 1 cup black beans, rinsed & drained (optional)

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or pepper jack (optional)

• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

• Crushed tortilla chips or cornbread croutons (optional topper)

BBQ Ranch Dressing

• 1/2 cup ranch dressing (bottled or homemade)

• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (sweet, smoky, or spicy)

• 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)

• 1–2 tbsp milk or water to thin if needed

• Pinch smoked paprika or cumin (optional)