CRUNCHY SUMMER SALAD WITH JALAPENO RANCH DRESSING

Crunchy Summer Salad with Jalapeno Ranch Dressing image

Jicama, carrots and celery give this summer salad its crunchy credentials. And for the dressing? We went for a creamy ranch with a jalapeño kick.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 10m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
3 fresh jalapeño peppers, halved, seeded
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 medium jicama, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces
1 large carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into matchstick pieces
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 cups torn lettuce
1 Tbsp. sesame seed, toasted

Steps:

Place dressing, jalapeno peppers, cilantro and lime juice in blender or food processor container; cover. Process until smooth.
Toss jicama, carrots, celery and tomatoes in large bowl. Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.
Cover large platter with lettuce; top with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g