Best 2 Bucket Salad Recipes
Bucket salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful summer salad made with fresh seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. It's often served in a large bucket, making it perfect for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics. With so many possible variations, there's a bucket salad recipe out there to suit every taste.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BUCKET SALAD
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
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
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
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 ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is the key to a great bucket salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slight give when you gently squeeze them.
- Use a variety of tomatoes. This will add flavor and visual interest to your salad. Try using a combination of cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and Roma tomatoes.
- Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. This will make them easier to eat and will help the flavors to meld together.
- Add other vegetables to your salad. This is a great way to add extra nutrition and flavor. Some good options include cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and zucchini.
- Use a simple dressing. A simple vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the tomatoes and vegetables.
- Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
- Garnish the salad with fresh herbs. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Bucket salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, bucket salad is sure to please everyone at your next party or potluck.
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