Southwestern Chicken Salad with BBQ Ranch Dressing

Portion Size: 2 oz. (⅓ c.) chicken, 1 c. lettuce, 2 tablespoons dressing

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 large or 2 small heads romaine lettuce (8 cups) Washed, trimmed, and chopped. May use other greens. Discard any tough membranes. 
1 cup sweet whole kernel cornUse frozen and thaw
1 cup canned black beansDrained and rinsed
1/2 cup  fresh tomatoesWashed, trimmed and diced
½ cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese
¼ cup green onionsWashed, trimmed and sliced
11/4 pound cooked chicken breasts, dicedTrim all visible fat and skin. 
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dressing: 
1 cup light ranch dressing
¼ cup BBQ sauce 
For gluten free (GF): Use GF ranch dressing and GF BBQ sauce. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a skillet, sauté chicken breast in olive oil until no longer pink. Drain fat. Chill.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F for 15 seconds.
2Combine dressing and BBQ sauce.
3In a large bowl,(or on serving plates)  tear lettuce into bite size pieces. Top with corn, beans, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and green onions.Chilled internal temperature maintained at 41°F.
4Add dressing just before serving. Toss until well coated.