# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Avocado Ranch Dressing
05 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
06 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
07 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
09 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
11 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
14 - 1/4 tsp salt
15 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
16 - 2 to 3 tbsp water, to thin as needed
→ Salad
17 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
18 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
19 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
20 - 1/2 cup celery, diced
21 - 4 cups mixed salad greens or romaine, chopped
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
02 - Grill chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then cut into 1-inch chunks.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, chives, parsley, dill, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adding water to achieve desired consistency.
04 - In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and celery.
05 - Add the warm or cooled chicken chunks to the salad and pour the avocado ranch dressing over the top. Toss gently to coat evenly.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
