Best 5 Garden Chopped Salad With Ranch Dressing Recipes

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In the realm of salads, the Garden Chopped Salad with Ranch Dressing stands as a vibrant symphony of fresh vegetables, crisp textures, and a luscious ranch dressing that ties it all together. This delightful dish is not just a salad; it's an experience for the taste buds. With its medley of colorful ingredients, each bite offers a unique burst of flavor, while the homemade ranch dressing adds a creamy, tangy touch that elevates the salad to a new level of deliciousness. The recipe offers variations to cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegan ranch dressing option for those seeking a plant-based alternative. Whether you're a seasoned salad enthusiast or simply looking for a refreshing and nutritious meal, the Garden Chopped Salad with Ranch Dressing is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

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SUMMER CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING



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Forget bottles and jars. Our homemade 1-2-3 ranch dressing turns this American classic into the real deal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 clove garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
1 scallion (white and green parts), thinly sliced
8 ounces small red-skinned potatoes, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn)
1 cup chopped fresh green or wax beans
1 cup small broccoli florets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Kirby cucumber with peel, chopped
4 cups torn mixed greens, such as arugula, romaine and watercress
1 cup sprouts, such as alfalfa, broccoli, radish or pea, optional

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 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

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.

GARDEN CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE



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Utilize bacon and cheese in our Garden Chopped Salad Recipe. Our Garden Chopped Salad Recipe is so tasty, you may not realize it's a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup matchlike carrot sticks or shredded carrots
1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

CHOPPED GARDEN SALAD



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This recipe is always requested by my children for their birthday meal or any other get-together. The flavor combination is so yummy.-Anna Sutherland, Camp, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium tomatoes
2 medium green peppers
2 large cucumbers
2 medium red onions
1-1/4 cups water
3/4 cup cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
1-1/2 teaspoons celery salt
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the freshest flavor, use ripe, seasonal vegetables.
  • Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces so they will cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color and texture to the salad.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender-crisp.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing. You can always add more, but it's difficult to take it away.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.
  • Serve the salad immediately.

Conclusion:

This garden chopped salad with ranch dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer. It is packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, and the ranch dressing adds a creamy, tangy flavor. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.

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