Now that summer is approaching, I’m all about the foods that are on the lighter side, rather than the heavy comfort cuisine popular in the winter. So right now I’m all about making those salads! Today I’m sharing with how to make a delicious Spicy Chipotle Chicken and Ranch Salad, as inspired by Litehouse Foods and their line of salad dressings. I love to use Litehouse Homestyle Ranch in this dish, but if you are not a fan of ranch, you can opt for Litehouse Chunky Bleu Cheese dressing instead. Both pair well with the spicy chipotle chicken!
Now if you are unfamiliar with Litehouse, they are definitely a brand you’ll want to get to know! Litehouse is a leader in refrigerated salad dressings, veggie dips, sauces and Instantly Fresh™ Herbs. Now if you are were like me, you grew up reaching for that bottle of room temperature dressing in the condiment aisle. But did you know there is actually a more delicious way to dress your veggies? This is where Litehouse comes in with their fresh tasting, refrigerated Litehouse dressing. “If your veggies could talk, they would say no to room temperature dressings. Fresh foods deserve fresh tasting dressings that are packed with ingredients like buttermilk and real blue cheese.”
Litehouse makes a valid point when they ask “why put a room temperature dressing on your delicious, crisp fresh salad?” The salads I often make are actually cold. So why should my salad dressing be warm? This is why I love Litehouse’s refrigerated dressings! If you are going to carefully peel, chop, your veggies dice, wouldn’t you rather top them off with a cold, fresh tasting, refrigerated dressing? Litehouse dressings can be found in the produce section, right next to the other mouth-watering fresh veggies. Real vegetables deserve real dressing.
As I mentioned above, summer time is almost here… which means it is salad season! Who doesn’t love fresh veggies, delicious fruits and warm nights, spent enjoying outdoor meals with family and friends? I know I certainly do! I love making my guests this Spicy Chipotle Chicken and Ranch Salad. Plus since I use Litehouse Homestyle Ranch, I know that it helps this meal just burst with flavor, making it something more real, more delicious.
Ingredients
Chicken breast
Hot sauce
Chipotle pepper seasoning
Spinach
Argula
Tomato
Red Onion
Black Beans
Pepper Jack cheese (shredded)
Litehouse Homestyle Ranch
Directions
First take your chicken breast and marinade it in the hot sauce of your choosing. Add in chipotle pepper season or rub. Now I like to use the thin chicken breasts, where I can bake them for 20 minutes at 375 degrees in the oven. Slice the breast or chop into cubes for the salad.
I like to mix both spinach and argula together. Of course you can pick any lettuce of your choosing. However I found that combination goes quite nice with the rest of these ingredients. Dice the tomato and red onion into smaller bits appropriate for the salad. I usually buy my black beans in a can, so go ahead and drain and rinse. Grab some shredded cheese and get your dressing ready!
First add your lettuce to the plate, and then add the chicken and black beans. Sprinkle on the diced tomatoes and red onions, before finally topping with the cheese.
Now it’s time to finish off the salad! Go ahead and gently pour on Litehouse Homestyle Ranch (or Chunky Blue Cheese if you prefer). Serve, and enjoy!
The salad is light enough with it’s ingredients, but the chicken serves as a great protein and creating a more filling meal. The ranch and chipotle flavor pair perfectly to give you a fabulous Southwest inspired summer salad.
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What summer salad would you create with Litehouse Foods?
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Debra Guillen says
I have never tried Litehouse before but think the Homestyle Ranch Dressing would good.
Debra Guillen says
I love 7 layer salad and make it frequently in the summer.
Jenn says
OMG I need to make this I love chipotle style anything with ranch dressing! Picking this up at the store tomorrow when I go, I have not tried this brand yet.
Scott says
I love salads with a spicy element. This looks perfect!
Christine says
This looks yummy! I love spicy and I have been trying to eat better. I will be pinning this. Thanks!
Jacqui Odell says
I am not usually a fan of chipotle stuff, but this looks real yummy! I may give it a try this weekend.
Theresa says
I have never tried Litehouse Ranch before, but it sure does look creamy and delicious. I am drooling over this entire recipe. I’m pinning so I can try it this summer!
Lecy | A Simpler Grace says
I love chipotle flavor! This looks really yummy. Thanks for sharing!
Kathleen Kennedy-Leon says
Great timing with Memorial Day weekend coming up–I would like to try the homestyle ranch-it looks so creamy!-yum!
Marcie W, says
I am a sucker for a good salad, especially one like this which includes all the fixings. Love that touch of heat too!
Lauren says
I would like to make a Cobb salad.
Lauren says
I like the ranch dressing.
Lisa says
I’m on the hunt for new salads this Summer and this one is going on the list! Love a spicy chipotle anything when it comes to food!
David says
I like a little spice, so my favorite is the mango habanero.
David says
Mexican chef salad is a bit of a tradition in our family. If you don’t know, it is basically a salad with ground beef and crushed tortilla chips mixed in.
mya.k says
Oh my goodness that looks amazing. I would love to eat this sometime soon for dinner.
mya.k says
Oh my goodness that looks amazing. I would love to eat this sometime soon for dinner.
Lauren says
Yum! I love chipotle chicken salads! I love to add to my salad a topping that I make by putting some Greek yogurt in a blender with a little bit of chipotle pepper in adobe sauce and mixing. It tastes delicious!
shelly peterson says
I like the Homestyle Ranch Dressing.
shelly peterson says
I want to make a salad with chicken, bacon with ranch dressing.
Rebecca Swenor says
This salad would be great for this weekend together. I will have to make this for the family because we love salads and they love the ranch dressing along with the spicy chipotle chicken. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
LaTanya says
strawberry, spinach, and red onions
Natalie says
The litehouse sesame ginger dressing is my favorite!
Natalie says
I would love to make a strawberry pineapple spinach salad!
janetfaye says
I lie their Caesar Dressing.
janetfaye says
I like to make spinach salad with grilled chicken or shrimp in the summer.
Donna L says
I would like to try the Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing.
Donna L says
A salad with lettuce, tomato, green pepper and sweet onion.
Sheila K. says
I love chunky bleu cheese dressing!
Carolsue says
The Sesame Ginger dressing is my favorite.
Carolsue says
I would like to make a Chicken Cobb salad this summer
andrea v says
I love my mango coconut glazed shrimp on spinach with a little blue cheese, pecans, and a quick homemade dressing
andrea v says
Homestyle ranch is my favorite
Tracie Cooper says
I love to make pasta salad in the summer!
Tracie Cooper says
My favorite dressing is the Balsamic Vinagrette dressing!
Heather G says
I love the blue cheese!
Cheryl says
My favorite is Organic Raspberry Lime Vinaigrette.
Cheryl says
I’d like to make Fuji Apple Broccoli Slaw this summer.
Marcia Goss says
My favorite is the Homestyle Ranch.
Marcia Goss says
I would like to make the Honey Dijon Tomato Salad.
Nancy says
Their Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing is my favorite.
Nancy says
I’d make a nice chef salad with spinach.
Diana Hatch says
I love the chunky bleu cheese dressing
Diana Hatch says
I would love to make a big cobb salad
Pat says
My favorite is Homestyle Ranch Dressing.
Fiona N says
I would love to try the Coleslaw Dressing
Fiona N says
I would like to make spicy salad dressing
Thank You for the chance
kATHY DALTON says
My favorite dressing is the Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing
kATHY DALTON says
i would make a chicken ceasar salad
Cheryl B says
I love the Homestyle Ranch and bleu cheese flavors.
Cheryl B says
I would like to make a steak salad.
Julie Lundstrom says
The Ranch dressing is my favorite.
Julie Lundstrom says
I would like to make a club salad this summer.
Heather G says
I would love to make cobb salad.
cyndi br says
I would like to make the ranch salad
cyndi br says
favorite dressing is Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing
Claire says
I would like to make a club salad this summer with the Ranch! My favorite is Ranch.
Shakeia Rieux says
I like the Caesar Dressing
Shakeia Rieux says
I would make a shrimp and nectarine salad
Angela Saver says
My favorite LiteHouse dressing is the Mango Habanero!
Angela Saver says
I really can’t wait to make the Spicy Chipotle Chicken & Ranch Salad!
Brittany says
Oh my gosh this sounds so delicious!!!
Lisa Jones says
This Looks Like Heaven I LOVE Hot Stuff So This Is Right Up My Alley So Making It!!
Nicole says
OK, this looks fantastic. I cannot wait to try this for lunch tomorrow. Thank you for sharing!