Salads

Zesty Ranch Grilled Chicken Salad

The dressing is everything in this substantial salad. Our secret? We add pepperoncini, brine, and Greek yogurt to a packet of regular ranch dressing seasoning.

Prep

Cook

Servings

Level

Easy

Ingredients

Zesty Ranch Dressing

½ cup whole milk
2 Tablespoons reserved pepperoncini brine
½ cup plain greek yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 packet dry ranch seasoning
3 pepperoncinis, minced

Grilled Chicken Salad

½ cup Challenge Spreadable Butter
1 ½ 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
½ English cucumber, sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced

Directions

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 at least 20 minutes.

Grilled Chicken Salad

2

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
3

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.
4

Place chicken on grill and cook until dark grill marks develop, about 5 minutes.
5

Flip and cook another 3-5 minutes, until chicken registers 165° F. Transfer to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest 5 minutes. Slice the chicken, spread with another spoonful of ranch butter, and set aside.
6

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.