Best Summer Chefs Salad With Grilled Pork Chicken And Chimichurri Ranch Dressing Recipes

CHEF'S SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN AND BLACK PEPPER RANCH

Chef's Salad with Grilled Chicken and Black Pepper Ranch image

I thoroughly enjoyed eating this salad for dinner, but my favorite bites were the chunks of sharp Cheddar, lettuce, dressing, cucumber, and chicken. This is a classic ranch dressing ratio, so it hits your taste buds the way it should. The black pepper is not oppressive as it's balanced out by the tangy buttermilk and creamy mayo. Can't go wrong with this!

Provided by TheOtherJuliaGulia

Categories BBQ & Grilled Chicken Salads

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
¼ cup whole buttermilk
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon grated or minced garlic
5 ounces butter lettuce, torn
3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered

Steps:

Preheat a gas grill to medium heat (400 to 450 degrees F, or 200 to 230 degrees C) or a grill pan over medium-high heat; oil the grates. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle evenly with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
Place chicken on the preheated grill and cook, turning occasionally, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before chopping.
While chicken rests, stir together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, dill, black pepper, garlic, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl.
Toss butter lettuce and iceberg in a large bowl or platter. Arrange chicken, cucumber, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and eggs over lettuce. Drizzle 1/2 of the dressing. Serve with remaining dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 244.8 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 49.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 890.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SUMMER CHEF'S SALAD WITH GRILLED PORK, CHICKEN, AND CHIMICHURRI RANCH DRESSING

Summer Chef's Salad with Grilled Pork, Chicken, and Chimichurri Ranch Dressing image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories Salad Chicken Pork Tomato Side Kid-Friendly Salad Dressing Avocado Cucumber Lettuce Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

For the dressing:
6 tablespoons buttermilk
6 tablespoons Chimichurri Sauce
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the salad:
6 cups (packed) baby romaine or romaine hearts
1 Kirby cucumber, sliced
2 large hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 ripe Hass avocado, sliced
2 radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded grilled whole chicken breast (from Spatchcock Grilled Chicken )
1 cup shredded Brown Sugar BBQ Pork Butt
1/2 pint (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cubed Swiss cheese
1/2 cup croutons
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Make the dressing:
Combine buttermilk, chimichurri sauce, mayonnaise, and salt in a medium bowl.
Assemble the salad:
Toss lettuce and cucumber with dressing in a large serving bowl. Arrange eggs, avocado, radishes, chicken, pork, tomatoes, cheese, and croutons over salad and season with salt and pepper.
Do Ahead
Dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. Cover and chill.