Best Crisp Salad With Spicy Ranch Dressing Recipes

SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Spicy Ranch Dressing image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 clove garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup loose packed fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dehydrated onion flakes
2 drops Worcestershire sauce
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch ground white pepper

Steps:

Mince the garlic and then add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mash with the edge of the knife until a paste is formed.
Add this to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree and taste to adjust seasoning.
Remove and place in a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH JALAPEñO-RANCH DRESSING

Chopped Salad With Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing image

This chopped salad is fresh, festive and excessive in a celebratory way. While most salads opt for the lightest layer of dressing to optimize the produce's flavors, this one calls for the dressing to generously coat the crisp ingredients. Inspired by Caesar salad, ranch dressing and the dinner-worthy salads popularized at chain restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen, this salad is punchy and satisfying, thanks to rich ingredients, like avocado, Cotija and a mayonnaise-thickened dressing, plus those with bite, like radishes, corn kernels and tortilla chips. Pair the salad with grilled tofu, chicken, shrimp or burgers - or nothing at all. This salad eschews subtlety, and hits all the right notes.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 large scallions, trimmed and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeño with its seeds (or to taste)
1 lime, zested
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
3 romaine lettuce hearts (about 1 pound), trimmed and chopped into bite-size pieces
3 fresh ears of corn, shucked, kernels removed from cobs
8 radishes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
2 large, ripe avocados, pitted and diced
5 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced at an angle
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija (or grated Parmesan)
1 cup chopped cilantro, leaves and tender stems
2 cups crumbled lime tortilla chips (optional)

Steps:

Prepare the dressing: In a large measuring cup, whisk all the dressing ingredients together to combine. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. (Makes 1 ¼ cups. It will taste quite salty at this point, and that is intentional. You want it to hold up when tossed with a big pile of vegetables.)
In a large shallow bowl or platter, toss the romaine with half of the following ingredients: corn, radishes, avocado, sliced scallions, Cotija and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup dressing and toss to coat. Season again with salt and pepper.
Top with the remaining corn, radishes, avocado, scallions, Cotija and cilantro, scattering the garnishes on top or arranging them in stripes or piles. Sprinkle some crumbled tortilla chips on top, if using. Drizzle the salad with an additional 1/4 cup dressing, and serve immediately, serving any remaining dressing and additional tortilla chips alongside.

CRISP SIDE SALAD

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Found this recipe in Quick Cooking. Recipes states: "The light dressing Craig Miller serves over his crunchy combination of colorful salad fixings contains just a hint of sweetness. I like to make the dressing ahead to let the flavors blend, remarks the Torrance, California cook." Time doesn't include time for chilling dressing.

Provided by diner524

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups salad greens, torn
3/4 cup zucchini, sliced (or cucumber)
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup seasoned croutons
1 tablespoon whole almond, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the olive oil, cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well.
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, zucchini, carrots, celery and onions.
Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Top with croutons and toasted almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 379.2, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 7.5, Protein 3

CRISP SIDE SALAD

Crisp Side Salad image

"The light dressing Craig Miller serves over his crunchy combination of colorful salad fixings contains just a hint of sweetness. "I like to make the dressing ahead to let the flavors blend," remarks the Torrance, California cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups torn salad greens
3/4 cup sliced zucchini
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup seasoned croutons
1 tablespoon whole almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper; shake well. , In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, zucchini, carrots, celery and onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with the croutons, almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 382mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.