Best 10 Garden Chopped Salad With Ranch Dressing Recipes

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Garden chopped salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at a barbecue. With its mix of fresh vegetables, crunchy croutons, and creamy ranch dressing, this salad is a surefire hit. And the best part is, it's incredibly easy to make! In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating a delicious garden chopped salad with ranch dressing that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

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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 TRIFLE WITH HOMEMADE RANCH



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons roasted salted pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sliced radishes

Steps:

  • Stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper in a small bowl.
  • Put the lettuce in the bottom of a clear bowl or trifle dish, then layer the bell peppers and cucumber on top. Spoon the ranch dressing on top and spread to cover. Top with the scallions, followed by the pumpkin seeds and then the radishes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to overnight. Toss before serving.
  • Or if serving right away, toss immediately and serve.

LAYERED RANCH SALAD



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"This is a wonderful recipe that's so easy to put together." Spinach and greens provide the perfect backdrop for crisp bacon, hard-cooked eggs and a fantastic dressing. Suzanne Zick - Maiden, NC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups torn mixed salad greens
5 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/2 cup bacon bits
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
3-1/2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. glass serving bowl, layer the first six ingredients in order listed. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream and dressing mix. Spread over salad. Sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 727mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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

GARDEN CHOPPED SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Tomato     Vegetable     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Summer     Parade

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 heads romaine lettuce, tough outer leaves removed
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) red bell pepper
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) carrots
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) hothouse (seedless) cucumber
2 cups diced (1/4 inch) ripe tomatoes
4 scallions (3 inches of green left on), thinly sliced
2 ripe avocados
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
About 1 cup Ranch Dressing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cut the tough ribs out of the lettuce leaves and discard the tough, darker green tops of the larger leaves. Cut the leaves into 1/2-inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Add the bell pepper, carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, and scallions.
  • 2. Peel and pit the avocados. Cut them into 1/4-inch dice and place in a small bowl. Add the lime juice and toss well (to prevent discoloration). Add the avocados to the other vegetables and toss with the Ranch Dressing. Before serving, season with salt and pepper. Serve with any extra dressing alongside.

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 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

GREEN SALAD WITH RANCH DRESSING



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This simple salad with easy homemade ranch dressing will put you off bottled dressings for good.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 small head green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 medium carrots, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, vinegar, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce and carrots, toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

ITALIAN DELI PASTA SALAD



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This pasta salad has all my favorite things from the Italian deli - a trio of meats, a mix of cheeses, and giardiniera. I like to switch it up and use other meats like prosciutto, hot calabrese, or mortadella. Giardiniera comes in mild and hot varieties; use whichever you prefer. A good-quality Italian dressing makes a difference too!

Provided by France C

Categories     Italian Pasta Salad

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package rotini or fusili pasta
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
4 ounces Genoa salami, chopped
4 ounces sliced pepperoni, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 ounces hot capacola sausage, roughly chopped
1 medium red onion, minced
1 (8 ounce) can black olives, drained
½ cup giardiniera
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing, or as needed

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine pasta, tomatoes, provolone cheese, salami, pepperoni, capicola, onion, olives, giardiniera, Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 of the Italian dressing in a large bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Before serving, add some or all of the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 738 mg

GARDEN VEGETABLE CHOPPED SALAD



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Make and share this Garden Vegetable Chopped Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nicoleingermantown

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup matchstick-cut or shredded carrot
1/2 cup kraft light 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 205.4, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 359.4, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5

Tips:

  • For the freshest flavor, use ripe, in-season vegetables.
  • Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the vegetables. This will prevent them from steaming instead of roasting.
  • Season the vegetables generously with salt and pepper. This will help to bring out their natural flavors.
  • Roast the vegetables until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, make the ranch dressing. This can be done by hand or in a blender.
  • Once the vegetables are roasted, toss them with the ranch dressing and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This garden chopped salad with ranch dressing is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It is packed with fresh vegetables, and the ranch dressing adds a creamy and flavorful touch. This salad is perfect for summer cookouts or potlucks. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

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