Ingredients

• Dressing
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 clove finely minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 cup smooth salsa


• Salad
• 3/4 - 1 cup diced cooked chicken (1 chicken breast)
• 3 or 4 T Chipotle Ranch Dressing (recipe follows)
• 2-3 cups washed and torn romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped pepperocini’s or mild pepper rings (optional)
• 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack or pepper jack)
• 1/2 cup (more or less to your liking) chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Dressing
In medium bowl, mix all dressing ingredients together. Add additional buttermilk if a thinner consistency is desired. Set aside. (Makes about 1 cup.)

Salad
Combine chicken, romaine pieces, red pepper, cilantro and cheese in large mixing bowl. Toss lightly to mix. Add dressing (use to your liking) and toss again until dressing is distributed throughout salad. Serve.