Zesty Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad

The dressing is everything in this substantial salad. The secret? Pepperoncini, brine and Greek yogurt are added to a packet of regular Ranch dressing seasoning.

Ingredients

Zesty Ranch Dressing

• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons reserved pepperoncini brine
• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 packet dry Ranch seasoning
• 3 pepperoncinis, minced

Grilled Chicken Salad

• 1/ cup Challenge Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dry Ranch seasoning
• 1 tablespoon minced chives
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
• 6 cups chopped romaine
• 1 cup corn, thawed
• 1/2 English cucumber, sliced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

Zesty Ranch Dressing

1. In a large glass measuring cup, whisk together milk, pepperoncini brine, yogurt, mayonnaise and dry ranch seasoning. Stir in pepperoncinis. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.

Grilled Chicken Salad

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Combine Challenge Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil, dry ranch seasoning and chives in a small bowl. Mix until smooth. Spread each chicken filet with a spoonful of ranch butter; reserve the rest for after cooking.
3. Place chicken on grill and cook until dark grill marks develop, about 5 minutes.
4. Flip and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, until chicken registers 165 degrees F. Transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the chicken, spread with another spoonful of ranch butter, and set aside.
5. Combine romaine, corn, cucumber and tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss with half of the zesty ranch dressing. Top with sliced chicken and avocado. Serve with more dressing on the side.

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: Challenge Dairy