BBQ Chicken Salad – An Entree Salad

This BBQ Chicken Salad with cilantro ranch dressing is a refreshing and budget-friendly weeknight meal.

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This recipe serves four people and costs about $9.60 to make. That’s just $2.40 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Chicken breasts: $2.34 – Barbecue Sauce: $0.50 – Romaine lettuce: $2.32 – Radishes: $0.24 – Avocado: $1.15 PER SERVING COST: $2.40 PER SERVING COST: $2.40 RECIPE COST: $9.60 RECIPE COST: $9.60 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The recipe cost is calculated by the amounts needed for the recipe. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Place the chicken in an 8×8-inch baking dish.

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Cover evenly with barbecue sauce. Cook for 20-25 minutes.

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Combine romaine lettuce, ¼ cup of the chopped cilantro, corn, radishes, black beans, shredded cheese, and tomato.

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Toss until all of the toppings are evenly distributed.

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In a small bowl mix the ranch dressing and the remaining ¼ cup cilantro together.

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