Best 7 Chopped Salad With Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable chopped salad, artfully crafted with a refreshing buttermilk dressing. This vibrant dish bursts with a medley of textures and colors, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet red onion, and crumbled bacon. The tantalizing combination of fresh herbs, including dill, parsley, and chives, adds a burst of aromatic delight. Topped with creamy avocado slices and a sprinkling of sunflower seeds, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Accompanying this culinary masterpiece are three sensational dressing recipes that cater to diverse taste preferences. Choose from a classic buttermilk dressing, a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, or a creamy avocado dressing, each adding a unique layer of flavor to elevate the salad experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Creamy dressing and fresh garden veggies add up to more than the sum of their parts in this crunchy, craveable salad. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Whole Plant Chopped Salad. Cover dressing and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 hearts romaine lettuce hearts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk with leaves, diced
3 each green onions, sliced
¼ cup sunflower seeds
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
  • Toss romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley together in a large bowl. Serve with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

MINI CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon white vinegar
Few shakes hot sauce
1 clove garlic, pressed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
1 head iceberg lettuce, diced
1/2 cucumber, finely diced
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • For the buttermilk dressing: Combine the buttermilk, mayo, sour cream, vinegar, hot sauce, garlic and some salt and pepper in a mason jar, screw on the lid and shake to combine.
  • For the salad: Combine the carrots, lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes in a bowl, pour over the dressing and toss to combine.

CHOPPED ICEBERG SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING AND CRISPY CHICKPEAS



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The classic iceberg salad is always a welcome piece of Americana. You can even put the iceberg in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving to make it extra cold. So juicy. Hydrating. American. I love it. The combination here of tangy buttermilk dressing, juicy lettuce, pickled onions and crispy chickpeas is not your average chopped iceberg salad. Great textures and tastes!

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 cup buttermilk, plus more if needed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 large clove garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup canola oil
1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained, dried with a kitchen towel
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 small heads iceberg lettuce, outer layer and core removed, roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 scallions, very thinly sliced on a bias

Steps:

  • For the onions: To pickle the onions, bring the vinegar, sugar, a pinch of salt and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Put the onions in a small heatproof bowl and pour the pickling liquid over them. Let the onions cool to room temperature on the counter. Transfer to a resealable container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • For the buttermilk dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, buttermilk and mayonnaise. Add the dill, hot sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. If too thick, add a splash of more buttermilk or water to adjust.
  • For the chickpeas: Pour the oil into a small, heavy-bottomed pot and heat over medium heat until it registers 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Fit a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  • Season the chickpeas with the paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Using a slotted spoon, drop half of the chickpeas into the hot oil and fry until browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the fried chickpeas with the slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chickpeas.
  • For the salad: Spread the iceberg lettuce on a baking sheet and season liberally with salt and pepper. Drizzle with the dressing and follow with a layer of the scallions. Top with the pickled onions (drained of their liquid) and the crispy chickpeas. Season to taste.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND LIME-BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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This tangy salad gets crunch from toasted pumpkin seeds and healthy fat from avocado.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup buttermilk
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1 teaspoon lime zest, plus 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine buttermilk, avocado, lime zest and juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, 20 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once. In a large bowl, toss together romaine, pepitas, cilantro, shrimp, and 1 cup dressing until combined and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g

CHOPPED SALAD WITH JALAPEñO-RANCH DRESSING



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This chopped salad is fresh, festive and excessive in a celebratory way. While most salads opt for the lightest layer of dressing to optimize the produce's flavors, this one calls for the dressing to generously coat the crisp ingredients. Inspired by Caesar salad, ranch dressing and the dinner-worthy salads popularized at chain restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen, this salad is punchy and satisfying, thanks to rich ingredients, like avocado, Cotija and a mayonnaise-thickened dressing, plus those with bite, like radishes, corn kernels and tortilla chips. Pair the salad with grilled tofu, chicken, shrimp or burgers - or nothing at all. This salad eschews subtlety, and hits all the right notes.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 large scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño with its seeds (or to taste)
1 lime, zested
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
3 romaine lettuce hearts (about 1 pound), trimmed and chopped into bite-size pieces
3 fresh ears of corn, shucked, kernels removed from cobs
8 radishes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
2 large, ripe avocados, pitted and diced
5 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced at an angle
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija (or grated Parmesan)
1 cup chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
2 cups crumbled lime tortilla chips (optional)

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 SALAD WITH SPICY PORK AND BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Low-fat buttermilk is surprisingly creamy; in this Southwestern salad, it's mixed with light mayo, scallions, and garlic for a perky dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 scallions, whites minced and greens thinly sliced, separated
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1 head romaine lettuce (1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry
2 ounces pepper Jack cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a small bowl, combine chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place pork on prepared baking sheet; rub with spice mixture.
  • Broil pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees, 14 to 16 minutes, turning twice during cooking. Let pork rest 10 minutes, then cut into bite-size chunks.
  • Make dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add romaine, tomatoes, corn, cheese, scallion greens, and pork to the bowl. Toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SPICY BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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This salad is so good! I adapted this recipe (it originally included cooking some pork) to become just a salad that I could add any kind of meat to it, if I wanted. If you're in the mood for southwest flavors, give this a try!

Provided by crafty chef

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Chop all of the vegetables into uniform pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should still have a slight crunch to them.
  • If you're using a cast iron skillet, make sure that it is well-seasoned before cooking.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it is made, while the vegetables are still warm and crispy.

Conclusion:

This chopped salad with buttermilk dressing is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, and the buttermilk dressing adds a tangy and creamy flavor. The salad is also very easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your salad with more or less vegetables, with different herbs, or with a different type of dressing, this recipe is a great place to start.

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