Favorite Southwest BBQ Salad

Favorite Southwest BBQ Salad

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped

1/2 container spring mix salad (costco)

1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

1 bag precooked grilled chicken (costco deli), cut bite size

sweet baby rays bbq sauce

1 can black beans, rinsed & drained well

3/4 cup frozen white sweet corn

3 roma tomatoes, chopped

1 cup shredded jack cheese

1/2 cup sliced roasted almonds

*roasted red pepper dressing (see recipe below)

toss romaine, spring mix and cilantro together and place on a large platter. next, spoon on the corn and black beans. in a separate bowl mix chicken with bbq sauce. then spoon on salad. top with tomatoes, jack cheese and almonds. drizzle the dressing over the top. * this is a family favorite of ours, i hope you enjoy it!

roasted red pepper dressing:

1 8oz. jar roasted red bell peppers, (don't drain!!!)

1 clove crushed garlic

1 tbls dijon mustard

1/4 c. rice vinegar

1/2 tbls lime juice

1/4 tbls chili powder

1/4 tbls cumin

1/2 tbls Cholula hot sauce

3/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

1/4 cup canola oil

in a blender, blend all ingredients except for oil, until smooth. finally, add the oil in slowly to form an emulsion. taste and season as needed.