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.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SUMMER CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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