Ella Belle’s BARBEQUE CHICKEN SALAD

3 Skinless Chicken Breast
½ cup Barbecue Sauce, any flavor
8 cups torn salad greens (Butter, Romaine, etc.)
1 large can of Mandarin Oranges (cold) or Sliced Tomatoes
1 cup toasted thin sliced Almonds
Ella Belles Natural Ranch Dressing to taste (see recipe)
 
Pan sear chicken and when done, top lightly with barbecue sauce in large skillet; cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Slice diagonally.

TOSS remaining ingredients in large bowl. Serve topped with the warm chicken mixture and drizzle lightly with Ella Belles Natural Ranch dressing. Serve with Toast Points. Serves 4
 
Ella Belle’s Natural Ranch Dressing

1 ½ Tablespoon Parsley or Cilantro
   ½ T. dried Chives
   ½ T. Pepper
   ¼ T. dried tarragon
1 tsp.  Salt or to taste
   ¼ T. Oregano
   ½ T. garlic powder
Mix dry ingredients together!
½ Cup mayonnaise
½ Cup buttermilk
T. fresh lime juice
¼ Cup Sour Cream

Mix the liquids together and add 1 ½ Tablespoons of dry mixture. (Mix in more dry to taste if needed). Whip together and store in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. You can double dry mixture and keep in a baggie for later dressing! Don’t forget to double if you are having guests. They will be begging for more. Last 5 days in refrigerator.