Sweet and Spicy Salad with Chipotle Ranch

For the Glazed Pecans

• 3/4 cup raw pecans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash cayenne (red) pepper

For the Chipotle Ranch Dressing

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 chipotle pepper from a small can of Chipotles in Adobo Sauce
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives or green onions, roughly chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

For the Salad and Assembly

• 1 big head lettuce chopped (butter lettuce, Romaine or similar amount of mixed greens)
• 3/4 cup queso fresco (Mexican cheese) freshly crumbled
• 1 small avocado peeled, seeded, and diced