Description
Elevate your meals with this vibrant Big Green Salad With Green Dressing, a delightful mix of fresh, nutritious greens and a creamy avocado ranch dressing. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to casual weeknight dinners, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals. The unique blend of flavors in the dressing enhances the crispness of the vegetables, creating a dish that everyone will adore. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this salad can be served as a standalone main or as a colorful side that complements grilled proteins beautifully.
Ingredients
- 1 seedless cucumber
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts
- 8 green onions
- 5 celery ribs
- 2 green peppers
- 4 cups spinach
- 6 cups chopped iceberg lettuce or romaine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the dressing: 2 avocados
- 2 packets ranch dressing mix
- 10 ounces sour cream
- 1 cup rice apple vinegar
- large handful of parsley
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach and iceberg lettuce.
- Layer sliced vegetables (cucumber, Brussels sprouts, green onions, celery, and peppers) over the greens.
- Season with salt, pepper, and dried parsley.
- In a blender, combine avocados, ranch dressing packets, sour cream, and rice apple vinegar; blend until smooth.
- Gradually add parsley to the blender; blend until fully incorporated.
- Serve dressing on the side or toss with the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor and texture. Customize your salad by adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch. Make ahead by storing dressing separately until ready to serve.