Greens Galore

BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad

with charred corn and creamy ranch dressing

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I would describe this salad as life-changing but, to be honest, no salad is life-changing unless Bradley Cooper is feeding it to me. However, this salad comes close: Grilled chicken, charred sweet corn, black beans, plum tomatoes, fresh cilantro and crisp romaine lettuce, tossed in a homemade creamy ranch dressing and drizzled with sweet-and-smoky barbecue sauce. I’m in love—with Bradley AND this salad!

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My homemade ranch dressing recipe calls for a little buttermilk, and while it’s key for that classic tangy flavor, buying a whole carton just to use ¼ cup can seem like a waste. 

And unless you’re running a biscuit factory or tomorrow happens to be Pancake Tuesday, the rest is probably headed for a one-way trip to the back of your fridge.

The solution? Buttermilk powder! It’s basically buttermilk that’s been dried into a shelf-stable powder, and all you have to do is mix it with water to get the exact amount you need. 

You’ll find it in well-stocked grocery stores or bulk-food stores, usually in the baking aisle. 

And it’s not just for ranch dressing—it’ll work for pancakes, waffles, biscuits and even fried chicken batter.

Real buttermilk is always my #1 choice, but the dried version is a very close second.

(Pause)

How did I NOT milk this topic for all its worth and start churning out the dairy jokes?

Butter late than never.