Best 5 Mini Chopped Salad With Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

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Are you looking for a refreshing and light salad to brighten up your meal? Look no further than the mini chopped salad with buttermilk dressing! This salad is packed with fresh, flavorful vegetables and herbs, all tossed in a tangy buttermilk dressing. The buttermilk dressing adds a creamy, tangy flavor to the salad, making it a perfect balance of flavors. The mini chopped salad is also a great way to add more vegetables to your diet and is a delicious and nutritious side dish or light meal.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SPICY BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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This salad is so good! I adapted this recipe (it originally included cooking some pork) to become just a salad that I could add any kind of meat to it, if I wanted. If you're in the mood for southwest flavors, give this a try!

Provided by crafty chef

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 scallions, whites minced and greens thinly slice, separated
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and chopped (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry
2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, scallion whites and garlic; Combine chile powder, salt and pepper and add to mixture.
  • Add romaine, tomatoes, corn, cheese, and scallion greens to the bowl (if you are adding meat, you would add it here).
  • Toss to combine and serve immediately.
  • Tip: To neatly cut up a head of romaine, halve it through the core, and make a few evenly spaced cuts lengthwise, leaving core intact. Chop crosswise into bite-size pieces.

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 SPICY PORK AND BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Low-fat buttermilk is surprisingly creamy; in this Southwestern salad, it's mixed with light mayo, scallions, and garlic for a perky dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 scallions, whites minced and greens thinly sliced, separated
1 garlic clove, crushed through a press
1 head romaine lettuce (1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed and patted dry
2 ounces pepper Jack cheese, cubed

Steps:

  • Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a small bowl, combine chile powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place pork on prepared baking sheet; rub with spice mixture.
  • Broil pork until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part registers 145 degrees, 14 to 16 minutes, turning twice during cooking. Let pork rest 10 minutes, then cut into bite-size chunks.
  • Make dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  • Add romaine, tomatoes, corn, cheese, scallion greens, and pork to the bowl. Toss to combine, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g

BUTTERMILK GREEN GODDESS SLAW



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This herby coleslaw variation was adapted from "The Animal Farm Buttermilk Cookbook" (Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2013) by Diane St. Clair. In it, a tangy buttermilk- and avocado-spiked green goddess dressing takes the place of the usual mayonnaise mix, for a slaw that's both lighter and fresher tasting. Like most coleslaws, it gets better as it sits so, if you have time, plan to make it a few hours ahead. Save any extra dressing to use as a dip for cut vegetables or for other salads. It will keep for up to two days in the fridge.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, salads and dressings, slaws, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ripe avocado, pitted and cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 oil-packed anchovy fillets
2 scallions, sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves and tender stems
3 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (about 1/2 a small head)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, seeded, if desired, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Put avocado, buttermilk, lemon juice, anchovy, scallions, garlic, parsley, chives, tarragon, olive oil and basil in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth and uniformly green, 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  • Make the slaw: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, scallions, jalapeño and cilantro. Pour 1 cup of green goddess dressing over slaw and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with more cilantro before serving. Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours. Toss again before serving, adding more dressing if you like. Leftover dressing will keep for another day or two in the fridge.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND LIME-BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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This tangy salad gets crunch from toasted pumpkin seeds and healthy fat from avocado.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup buttermilk
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1 teaspoon lime zest, plus 1/4 cup lime juice (from 2 limes)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine buttermilk, avocado, lime zest and juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth, 20 seconds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, about 3 minutes, flipping once. In a large bowl, toss together romaine, pepitas, cilantro, shrimp, and 1 cup dressing until combined and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-chopped vegetables or a salad mix.
  • For a more flavorful dressing, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and buttermilk.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Add some crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, or seeds for extra crunch and flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it, as the dressing can wilt the lettuce.

Conclusion:

This Mini Chopped Salad with Buttermilk Dressing is a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is sure to become a favorite.

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