Fresh Chef Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing - Be Creative
This salad is so easy you don't need a recipe. Whether eating it at home or taking it on the go.
Ingredients
| For the ranch dressing | ||
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm) , mince | |
| Mayonnaise | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sour cream | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Low fat butter milk | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Fresh parsely | 1 Tablespoon , chopped finely | |
| Fresh dill | 2 Teaspoon , chopped finely | |
| Scallions/Chives | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Seasoning blend | To Taste (Grand diamond seasoning) | |
| Kosher salt | To Taste | |
| Black pepper | To Taste | |
| For the salad | ||
| Lettuce | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , chop | |
| Romaine lettuce | 1 Bunch (100 gm) (baby romaine) | |
| English cucumber | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , slice | |
| Carrots | 1 Small , shave | |
| Mushrooms | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , slice | |
| Red cabbage | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , shredded | |
| Red pepper/Yellow pepper | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , slice | |
| Fresh basil leaves | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , chopped finely | |
| Pepper jack cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , grated | |
| Cheddar cheese | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , grated | |
| Smoked turkey slices | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , slice | |
| Ham slices | 1 Cup (16 tbs) , slice (Black forest) |
Directions
GETTING READY
1. Finely chop the garlic, fresh italian parsley, fresh dill and scallions, keep it aside.
2. Clean and wash the lettuce and romaine lettuce, chop the lettuce and keep it aside.
3. Slice the english cucumber, mushrooms, red pepper, smoked turkey slices and ham slices, keep them all aside seperately.
4. Peel and shave the carrots, shred the red cabbage and finely chop the fresh basil leaves.
5. Grate the pepper jack cheese.
MAKING
6. In a medium size bowl combine garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, low fat buttermilk, whisk well.
7. Add the salt and pepper and seasoning, stir well. Refigerate until needed.
FINALIZING
8. Mix all the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl and then layer the toppings cheese, ham and smoked turkey
9. Add just enough dressing to coat the ingredients.
SERVING
10. Serve the salad immediately.
NOTE
If carrying to be eaten later, do not dress before hand and carry ranch dressing separately.
You can also serve the dressing as a dip for vegetables, nuggets, French fries or fried chicken.
Recipe Summary
