BBQ Chicken Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

 

 

 

Salad

3 c. cooked, shredded chicken (cook in the crockpot with chicken broth, barbeque sauce and desired seasonings( I used Mrs Dash original seasoning and famous daves sweet and zesty bbq sauce.  When done, shred chicken

I put 2 large frozen chicken in the crockpot with seasoning sauce and some water on high for 3-4 hours.

 

1 head iceberg lettuce, cored and chopped

1 can corn, drained & warmed

1 can black beans, rinsed, drained & warmed

tomato, diced

olives, chopped, opt.

Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing

1 c. Mayonnaise

1/3 c. milk

1/3 c. buttermilk

6 Tbl. fresh cilantro, chopped, or to taste

1 Tbl. fresh lime juice

1 tsp. white vinegar

1 tsp. sugar

1/4 garlic clove, finely minced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/8 tsp. black pepper

1/4 tsp. cumin, or to taste

For the Dressing: Combine all ingredients together and whisk vigorously to combine.  You could also run this through a blender to make it even more smooth.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

To Assemble: Layer chopped lettuce, beans, corn, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, diced tomato and olives and drizzle with cilantro lime dressing. 

I also added some chili lime tortilla strips for more crunch.

 

 

* I got this recipe from eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com again another one of her recipes that was so quick and easy.

 

** This recipe got a 5 it was so easy and delicios me,my husband and kids all loved it. We will totally add this to our normal dinner rotation.