Best 2 Bucket Salad Recipes

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**Bucket Salad: A Refreshing and Flavorful Summer Treat**

As the temperature rises and the days get longer, there's nothing quite like a refreshing and flavorful salad to cool you down and satisfy your taste buds. Bucket salad, also known as summer salad or picnic salad, is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It's made with a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs, tossed in a light and tangy dressing. This versatile salad can be easily customized to your liking, making it a perfect dish for potlucks, picnics, or a light and healthy meal at home. In this article, we'll share three delicious bucket salad recipes that are sure to become your go-to summer favorites. From a classic vinegar-based dressing to a creamy ranch dressing and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, these recipes offer a range of flavors to suit every palate. So grab a bucket, gather your ingredients, and let's create a salad that's as beautiful as it is delicious!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BUCKET SALAD



Bucket Salad image

This is a festive taco style salad that I have made at every family gathering, due to all the requests I get for it. Serve it as a side, or as a meal.

Provided by JULIELAIN2

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
4 tomatoes, diced
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (14.5 ounce) package corn tortilla chips, broken
2 (12 ounce) jars creamy Ranch salad dressing
1 (12 ounce) jar chunky salsa
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • As you tear and chop the lettuce, onion, and tomatoes, place them into a large container. I always use a clean bucket, hence the name, and it is full when the salad is completed. Crumble in the tortilla chips, and add the cheese. Stir in the two jars of Ranch dressing, and the salsa. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring and crumbling as it cooks. Drain off grease. Stir the beef into the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 134.3 mg, Fat 70.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 1354.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

BUCKET SALAD



Bucket Salad image

This is for a crowd. It can be eaten hot or cold, so it works well on picnics, potlucks, etc. It is quite a conversation piece since I serve it in a real bucket with small plastic shovels as 'dippers'. It tastes like taco's, but there is no taco seasoning in it. It can be the main course or served as a side dish. Everyone wants the recipe!

Provided by MissKitty62656

Categories     Onions

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 heads iceberg lettuce (torn into bite-sized pieces)
4 tomatoes (diced)
1 large red onion (chopped)
6 cups low-fat cheddar cheese (low fat and shredded)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) package corn non-fat tortilla chips (no fat and broken)
2 (12 ounce) jars light ranch salad dressing (Light and creamy)
1 (12 ounce) jar salsa (chunky)
2 lbs lean ground beef

Steps:

  • As you tear and chop the lettuce, onion, and tomatoes, place them into a large container. I always use a clean bucket, hence the name, and it is full when the salad is completed. Crumble in the tortilla chips, and add the cheese. Stir in the two jars of Ranch dressing, and the salsa. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring and crumbling as it cooks. Drain off grease. Stir the beef into the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.7, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 1170.1, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 31.3

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor and nutrients.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making bucket salads, so have fun and be creative.
  • Make sure your salad is well-dressed. The dressing is what brings all the flavors of the salad together, so don't skimp on it.
  • Serve your salad immediately. Bucket salads are best enjoyed fresh, so don't let them sit around for too long.

Conclusion:

Bucket salads are a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and protein. They're also a great way to use up leftover ingredients and clean out your fridge. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give a bucket salad a try. You won't be disappointed.

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