Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this refreshing Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing, a perfect balance of crisp veggies and creamy, tangy goodness. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, sweet carrots, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this vibrant medley is topped with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese for extra flavor. The highlight? A luscious homemade ranch dressing made from buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream, infused with fragrant herbs like dill and parsley for a burst of freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for a wholesome lunch, a light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Toss it together and enjoy a true classic in every bite! Keywords: classic salad, homemade ranch dressing, fresh salad recipes, quick salad ideas, creamy ranch dressing.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 large Carrots
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
- 0.75 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Scallions
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add it to the salad.
Step 4
Peel and julienne the carrots before adding them to the mix.
Step 5
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad.
Step 6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
Step 7
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth and well-blended.
Step 8
Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and whisk until combined.
Step 9
Finely chop the scallions and stir them into the dressing.
Step 10
Pour the ranch dressing over the salad just before serving and toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated.
Step 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh salad with homemade ranch dressing!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1636.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1680.6 |
| Total Fat 133.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | |
| Cholesterol 242.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2482.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 98.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 37.4g | |
| Protein 34.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 95.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 954.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2825.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories