SUMMER
All the flavors your family loves in one big main-dish salad. Go ahead and make it year-round.
Serves 6
Dressing
¼ cup prepared ranch dressing
¼ cup prepared BBQ sauce
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus additional for garnish
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Salad
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup canned black beans, drained
1 large avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ small red onion, diced
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded or cubed
Crushed tortilla chips, for garnish
For dressing:
1. In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until blended.
For salad:
1. Grill chicken until it reaches desired doneness. Let it cool slightly; thinly slice on the diagonal.
2. On a large platter, gently toss lettuce, beans, avocados, tomatoes, onions and cheese. Toss with about half of the dressing. Top salad with chicken; drizzle with remaining dressing. Garnish with chips.
TIP: Recipe doubles easily to serve a crowd.