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Smoky Chipotle Ranch Chicken Salad

This flavorful and vibrant main dish salad marries fresh salad greens, grilled chicken and a homemade, spicy chipotle ranch dressing
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 503kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Blender
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Tongs
  • Chefs Knife and Cutting Board to prepare salad components

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 Cup Salad Greens Such as romaine, iceberg, etc.
  • ¾ Cup Diced, Grilled Chicken
  • ¼ Cup Spicy, Seasoned Corn
  • ½ Cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. Guacamole
  • 2 Tsp. Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. Tortilla Strips

Smoky Chipotle Ranch Dressing

  • ¼ Cup Sour Cream
  • ¼ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Chipotle Pepper, in Adobe Sauce
  • ½ tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp. Onion Powder
  • ¼ tsp. Dried Dill
  • Pinch Kosher Salt

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients, along with a blender, and a large mixing bowl.
  • Prepare the dressing by adding the mayo, sour cream, chipotle pepper, vinegar and spices to the blender and process until fully emulsified. Set aside.
  • Into the mixing bowl, add the salad greens, corn, chicken, tomatoes and cilantro. Drizzle in a few tablespoons of dressing and toss together.
  • Add salad to a serving plate, top with avocado, and sprinkle with tortilla strips. Drizzle with additional dressing, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 463g | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 969mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 8.1g | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1.8mg