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Garden Salad with Ranch Recipe

American · Side dish · 15 min total

A crisp and colorful garden salad tossed with creamy homemade ranch dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., romaine, spinach, arugula)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, parsley, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, and red onion.
3. Drizzle desired amount of ranch dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately with extra dressing on the side.

Tips

• For a lighter dressing, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
• Store leftover dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Add other vegetables like bell peppers, radishes, or avocado as desired.

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