What is in Bob Evans Wildfire Salad?

Romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, sweet corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and tortilla strips — all drizzled with a BBQ ranch dressing made from equal parts barbecue sauce and ranch dressing.

What is the Wildfire dressing?

The original Bob Evans Wildfire dressing was their proprietary Wildfire Barbecue Sauce mixed 50/50 with ranch dressing. The Wildfire Barbecue Sauce is no longer sold, but any good barbecue sauce mixed with ranch dressing replicates it perfectly.

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes — store all components separately. The dressing keeps for 1 week refrigerated. Assemble just before eating and add tortilla strips last to maintain crunch.

Is the Bob Evans Wildfire Salad still on the menu?

Bob Evans still serves a version of the Wildfire Chicken Salad at their restaurant locations. The copycat recipe in this guide replicates the classic version that made it so popular.

What can I use instead of Santa Fe tortilla strips?

Any crispy tortilla strips work — the Santa Fe brand is most similar to the restaurant version. Crushed tortilla chips or corn chips also work well.

Bob Evans Wildfire Salad Recipe — Easy Copycat at Home

Description

The Bob Evans Wildfire Salad recipe is a hearty Tex-Mex salad loaded with grilled chicken, corn, black beans, fresh vegetables, and a smoky-sweet BBQ ranch dressing that makes it irresistible.

Ingredients

Scale

8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
1 cup corn (thawed or drained)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup ranch dressing

Instructions

Season chicken with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
Grill over medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
Brush chicken with a little barbecue sauce while warm.
In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce and ranch dressing until combined.
Refrigerate dressing until ready to use.
Divide chopped romaine into serving bowls.
Add corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
Top with sliced grilled chicken.
Drizzle BBQ ranch dressing over the salad.
Sprinkle tortilla strips just before serving.

Notes

Use any barbecue sauce you like for the dressing. Add tortilla strips last to keep them crunchy.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: wildfire salad, bob evans, bbq ranch salad, chicken salad, tex mex salad