SALAD BAR SALAD WITH CREAMY ITALIAN DRESSING

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 to 2 cloves garlic
Salt
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh chives
3 fresh basil leaves
1 cup (real) mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
Cayenne pepper, as needed
Paprika, as needed
Worcestershire sauce, as needed
2 iceberg heads, cut into chunks
1/2 cup grated Cheddar
2 carrots, shredded
1 cucumber, sliced
1/4 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives and basil very finely and add to the garlic.
  • In a bowl, combine the garlic mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, cayenne, paprika and Worcestershire, tasting frequently and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving. Thin with a little milk before using if desired.
  • For the salad: To assemble, layer chunks of the iceberg lettuce on a platter. In lines, lay on the grated cheese, shredded carrots and cucumber slices, and sprinkle the sunflower seeds over the top. Drizzle on the dressing and serve.

Nancy Wandai
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I love this salad!


Sikindar Dom Malik
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Muneshwar Prasad Sah
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Zafar Sidiqi
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I love the versatility of this salad. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Ritah Kobusinge
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Gabi Girl
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the creamy Italian dressing.


Murto Bawer
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt in the dressing instead. It turned out great!


Bharat Verma
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy Italian dressing.


Kentex Odan
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This salad is a great base recipe. I like to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.


Annmarie Lamey
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I found the dressing to be a bit bland. I added some extra herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


SAHIL Veer
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This salad was a bit too creamy for my taste, but the flavors were still good.


Marycynthia Chinecherem
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the tomatoes and corn, the crunch of the cucumbers and croutons, and the creaminess of the dressing all come together perfectly.


The Human
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


nosiphiwo banzi
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I'm not usually a fan of creamy dressings, but this one is an exception. It's so light and flavorful, and it doesn't weigh down the salad.


M shazaib
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dressing is so delicious that they won't even notice they're eating healthy.


R H
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I love the versatility of this salad. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Olawoye Damilola
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. The dressing is the perfect balance of creamy and tangy.


Steve Persaud
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and creamy, and the salad is always so fresh and crisp.


reman tamang
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy Italian dressing, and the combination of fresh veggies and crispy bacon was perfect.