Spicy Ranch Salad Recipes

SPICY SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Stir together the ranch-style salad dressing, the two hot pepper sauces, cayenne pepper, and chili powder. Chill for at least one hour.

SPICY RANCH CHOPPED CHICKEN CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Marinate your chicken for at least 30 minutes: in a large bowl, add chicken breast, olive oil, honey, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss well to combine, then place in the fridge until ready to use.
• While the chicken is marinating you can prep and chop the veggies for the salad. Place all ingredients for the salad in the bowl, except the tortilla strips (and the dressing).
• Make your dressing by combining the following ingredients in a medium bowl or mason jar: greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh lemon juice, dried dill, salt, water and hot sauce. Mix or shake until well combined, taste, and add more hot sauce if you like it spicier, then pour dressing all over the salad and use a tongs to combine salad together with dressing.
• When ready to grill chicken: Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F and scrape off any leftover bits from the grates. Place your chicken breasts on your preheated grill, and close the lid. It's important to keep the lid of your grill closed while your chicken is cooking so that no heat escapes. Cook your chicken breast on the grill for 7-9 minutes per side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Cook time will vary a bit depending on the size of your chicken breast, so be sure to check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the chicken breast using a meat thermometer.
• Once chicken is done, cut into strips and top the salad with it, then add tortilla strips. Garnish/top with avocado, cilantro and green onion.

CRISP SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put the thyme sprigs on a foil-lined baking sheet. Line the bacon strips over the top then sprinkle with brown sugar. Transfer to the middle rack of the oven and bake until crisp, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool, then crumble or chop the bacon along with sticky thyme and set aside. In a blender, add the chives, garlic, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest and hot sauce. Blitz until smooth. Taste, then season with salt and pepper, to taste. Arrange the lettuce on serving platter, drizzle with buttermilk dressing, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon before serving.

SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince the garlic and then add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mash with the edge of the knife until a paste is formed.
• Add this to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree and taste to adjust seasoning.
• Remove and place in a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

SPICY RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, and toss with enough of the dressing to lightly coat.
• Chill covered for 30 minutes.
• Arrange the lettuce in a single layer on a platter or in a salad bowl. Serve garnished with the red pepper and seasoned with salt and freshly ground pepper.

SUNNY'S EASY CHICKEN MAC 'N' CHEESE WITH SPICY RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta in large saucepan of salted water according to package directions. Drain; reserve pasta water. 2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper. Cook until pepper is tender, about 6 minutes. Add soup, 12 soup can of reserved pasta water and cheese. Stir until melted, about 8 minutes. 3. Add chicken, cooked pasta and pepper; stir. Top with bacon and scallions, if desired. 4. Combine ranch dressing and salsa in a large bowl. Toss with lettuce. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature along side of Mac 'n' Cheese.

SANTA FE CHICKEN SALAD WITH SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Sprinkle both sides of chicken with black pepper; grill 6 to 8 min. on each side or until done (165ºF).
• Meanwhile, mix dressing, hot sauce and lime juice until blended; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Place lettuce on serving plate. Top with red peppers, beans, jicama and corn.
• Slice chicken; add to salad. Sprinkle with cheese. Drizzle with dressing mixture just before serving.