Garden Chopped Salad With Ranch Dressing Recipes

SUMMER CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• For the ranch dressing: Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and, with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Scrape the paste into a small bowl. Add the mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, chives, parsley and scallions and whisk well to make a creamy dressing. Use immediately or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days. (Makes about 1 1/3 cups.)
• For the salad: Put the potatoes in a small saucepan with enough cold water to cover and season with salt. Bring to a boil and then simmer, uncovered, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and put in a large bowl.
• Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and salt it generously. Fill a medium bowl with ice water and salt it as well. Add the corn, beans and broccoli to the boiling water and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or strainer to scoop out the vegetables and plunge them immediately into the ice water. Drain the vegetables, pat them dry and add to the bowl of potatoes along with the tomatoes and cucumber. Toss the salad with 1/2 cup of the dressing. Taste, and add more salt and pepper if desired. (The salad may be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead and refrigerated.)
• When ready to serve, toss the salad with the greens and the sprouts if desired, and with a bit more dressing if you like your salad on the well-dressed side. Pass the remaining dressing at the table.

CHOPPED SALAD TRIFLE WITH HOMEMADE RANCH

Steps:

• Stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper in a small bowl.
• Put the lettuce in the bottom of a clear bowl or trifle dish, then layer the bell peppers and cucumber on top. Spoon the ranch dressing on top and spread to cover. Top with the scallions, followed by the pumpkin seeds and then the radishes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to overnight. Toss before serving.
• Or if serving right away, toss immediately and serve.

LAYERED RANCH SALAD

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. glass serving bowl, layer the first six ingredients in order listed. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing mix. Spread over salad. Sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

GARDEN CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Toss lettuce with broccoli, carrots and dressing.
• Top with cheese and bacon.

GARDEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Cut the tough ribs out of the lettuce leaves and discard the tough, darker green tops of the larger leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions.
• 2. Peel and pit the avocados. Cut them into 1/4-inch dice and place in a small bowl. Add the lime juice and toss well (to prevent discoloration). Add the avocados to the other vegetables and toss with the Ranch Dressing. Before serving, season with salt and pepper. Serve with any extra dressing alongside.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH JALAPEñO-RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing: In a large measuring cup, whisk all the dressing ingredients together to combine. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. (Makes 1 ¼ cups. It will taste quite salty at this point, and that is intentional. You want it to hold up when tossed with a big pile of vegetables.)
• In a large shallow bowl or platter, toss the romaine with half of the following ingredients: corn, radishes, avocado, sliced scallions, Cotija and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup dressing and toss to coat. Season again with salt and pepper.
• Top with the remaining corn, radishes, avocado, scallions, Cotija and cilantro, scattering the garnishes on top or arranging them in stripes or piles. Sprinkle some crumbled tortilla chips on top, if using. Drizzle the salad with an additional 1/4 cup dressing, and serve immediately, serving any remaining dressing and additional tortilla chips alongside.

CHOPPED GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Dice the tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers and onions; place in a 3-qt. salad bowl. , In a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

GREEN SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, vinegar, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and carrots, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

ITALIAN DELI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Combine pasta, tomatoes, provolone cheese, salami, pepperoni, capicola, onion, olives, giardiniera, Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 of the Italian dressing in a large bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Before serving, add some or all of the remaining dressing.

GARDEN VEGETABLE CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• TOSS lettuce with broccoli, carrots and dressing.
• TOP with cheese and bacon.