Farmer's Market Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
A colorful bowl of veggies makes up this healthy salad and an easy homemade ranch dressing tops it off.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Ranch Dressing
- 1/3 cup Olive oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried chives or 2 tablespoons fresh and finely minced
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley or 2 tablespoons fresh and finely minced
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed or 2 tablespoons fresh and finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
Salad
- 8 cups Romaine Lettuce (or other favorite lettuce) washed, dried and torn into bite sized pieces
- 2 cups Raw vegetables, like carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, red cabbage and sliced onion diced into small, bite-sized pieces
- Optional topping: Croutons, nuts or sunflower seeds
Instructions
Ranch Dressing
- Combine all ingredients in a 1 quart mason jar. Shake well, until all ingredients are combined. Alternatively, you can puree the ingredients in a blender or with an emulsifier
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Remaining salad dressing should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Salad Assembly
- Toss lettuce and raw vegetables in a large bowl. Add some of the ranch dressing and toss to coat. Add more dressing if needed. Or, serve undressed with dressings on the side.
- Top with homemade croutons, nuts or sunflower seeds if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information approximate and will vary depending on what veggies you use in your salad.
Dressing recipe makes approximately 1 1/2 cups, which is 12 servings.
Add any raw vegetables that you like.
Try this - create a salad bar with lots of different chopped veggies, different types of lettuces and a variety of dressings. Everyone gets to tailor their own salad to their own taste!
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4961IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
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