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house salad with spicy ranch

This house salad with spicy ranch is my go-to for busy weeks!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

FOR THE RANCH
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix traditional, not buttermilk
  • 1-2 cloves minced garlic 1 if fresh, 2 if jarred
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne powder
  • ground pepper
FOR SALADS
  • 2 bags lettuce
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced
  • big handful cherry tomatoes halved
  • shredded cheddar to taste
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • croutons to taste
  • other toppings as desired

Method
 

  1. Mix all ranch ingredients together until thoroughly combined & creamy. If it's too thick, add some milk. Let chill for 30 minutes.
  2. On plates or in wide-bottomed bowl, assemble salads. Divide the lettuce between each bowl, then divide toppings between them. Make sure to add the croutons last--this will keep them crunchy!

Notes

Only prepare what you'll eat immediately. Keep all leftover ingredients separate and assembel right before eating.