Summer Chef's Salad with Grilled Pork, Chicken, and Chimichurri Ranch Dressing

A hearty and fresh summer salad featuring grilled chicken breast and BBQ pork butt, complemented by fresh vegetables, eggs, and cheese, all topped with a creamy chimichurri ranch dressing. This chef's salad combines classic ingredients with a flavorful twist.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 6 tablespoons Chimichurri Sauce
  • 5 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 cups baby romaine
  • 1 whole Kirby cucumber
  • 2 whole hard-boiled eggs
  • 1 whole Hass avocado
  • 2 whole radishes
  • 1 cup grilled chicken breast
  • 1 cup BBQ Pork Butt
  • ½ pint cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup Swiss cheese
  • ½ cup croutons
  • to taste salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine buttermilk, chimichurri sauce, mayonnaise, and salt in a medium bowl.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Toss lettuce and cucumber with dressing in a large serving bowl. Arrange eggs, avocado, radishes, chicken, pork, tomatoes, cheese, and croutons over salad and season with salt and pepper.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. Cover and chill.