Always trying to duplicate the Original BBQ Chicken Salad from California Pizza Kitchen…
This will just have to do ~
1 bag romaine, chopped into smaller pieces
1/2 of a rotisserie chicken {or leftover chicken}, cooled and chopped
1/4-1/2 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup {or so} sweet white corn {I use frozen, thawed}
1/4 cup shredded cheese {I used Mexican blend, light}
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
Chopped cilantro {however much you like ~ we like A LOT}
1/2 of an avocado, sliced or chopped
red onion, finely chopped {optional}
Squeeze of lime {optional}
Dressing:
I just mix a little store bought light ranch and some bbq sauce and toss!
{You can also get fancy and drizzle bbq sauce over the salad like CPK does, but the brand I bought wasn’t a squeeze bottle and I didn’t want to over-do the sauce/dressing}
They have a new Caramelized Peach Salad that I will try to recreate soon!
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Nighty Night!
This looks delish and I love the sounds of the caramelized peach salad…going to try this one and can’t wait for you to post the peach recipe!
Thanks, Holly! Unfortunately we will have to wait for peach season for the other salad…but it will be perfect for summer, I think! Please stay tuned….I’m afraid summer will be here before we know it! 😉
Hi Amy! Stopped by to check in on you and found this yummy recipe. This salad at CPK is my FAVE so I am gonna give this one a try! How are you all doing these days?
Thanks, Paula! It is a fave of mine too, but so much cheaper to make at home! I hope you enjoyed it…things are great here, just lots of homework and getting my 5 year old registered for Kindergarten! Hope all is well with you, too! Did you hear that there is not going to be a Blog Sugar this year. ;-( I will keep my eyes out for other, small blog conferences in the area. I really did enjoy it and loved meeting you! Take care! XO