Grilled Chipotle Chicken Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

I love Father’s Day!  It’s a day filled with sweet memories of my childhood and my dad who was bigger than life for me.  He was a magnificent man with his head of beautiful white hair.  He loved music, the arts, architecture, sail boats, sports and the scriptures.  He touched the lives of so many through his profession as a dentist, but also as the president of the school board and leader in our church congregation.  He was firm with his eight children, but had a fun tender side which we all appreciated.  Because he adored our mother, we all learned from a young age what a loving partnership looked like.  I’m forever grateful for a father who taught me truths, values and modeled charity in all he did.  Thank you daddy!

With Father’s Day right around the corner I thought it was time to share a fabulous salad my dad and all dads around would totally appreciate.  It’s full of spicy, smokey flavors of chipotle and chili powders.  The rub is so vibrant and turns ordinary grilled chicken into something pretty fantastic.  The salad is loaded with bright, colorful veggies, fruits, beans, avocado and cheese, but feel free to use what over you have on hand.

While the chicken is grilling I make up the Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing, or it can be made ahead and kept chilled in the refrigerator for up to a week.  It is so delicious I’m tempted to take a swig or two!

I love deconstructed salads with all their colors and textures,but feel free to toss it up before serving.  Add whatever toppings you have on hand that bring color and flavor like jicama slices, pumpkin seeds, jalapenos.  This serves a crowd so load it up.  Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla strips/chips.  Enjoy your Father’s Day celebration with this delicious salad!

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