Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 scallions, whites minced and greens thinly slice, separated
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and chopped (about 1 1/4 lbs)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry
  • 2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed

Method

  • Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, scallion whites and garlic; Combine chile powder, salt and pepper and add to mixture.
  • Add romaine, tomatoes, corn, cheese, and scallion greens to the bowl (if you are adding meat, you would add it here).
  • Toss to combine and serve immediately.
  • Tip: To neatly cut up a head of romaine, halve it through the core, and make a few evenly spaced cuts lengthwise, leaving core intact. Chop crosswise into bite-size pieces.