Summer Staple Salad

Most of these ingredients are in my kitchen on a regular basis, so that makes this one of my favorite go-to salads. Mix it up with what you have. My special touch was the chipotle powder that gives the chicken and ranch dressing a kick. I hope you make something of your own!

Chicken breast
Teriyaki marinade
Chipotle pepper powder
Lettuce mix
Tomato
Zucchini
Avocado
Red onion
Corn
Cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips or strips
Ranch dressing

Mix a dash of the chipotle pepper powder with the teriyaki marinade and marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Prep the fresh ingredients - wash the lettuce, chop the tomato, zucchini, avocado, and onion. Arrange on a plate along with the corn, cheese, and tortilla strips. In a small dish, mix the ranch dressing and more of the chipotle pepper powder to taste. 

Lastly, cook the chicken. On a preheated grill, cook the chicken (roughly 5-8 minutes per side depending on your grill). Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing. Add the chicken to the salad, dress with the dressing, and you know how the rest goes -- EAT :)