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Side Salad with Easy Ranch Dressing

Sometimes, a simple side salad is all you need! This easy recipe combines fresh spring mix with a creamy homemade ranch dressing made with Greek yogurt. It’s an easy way to add more greens to your meal, plus a boost of protein from the Greek yogurt. Serve it with your family’s favorite dinner for a fresh and flavorful side.
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Course: Side Dish
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

For the ranch dressing: (makes 2 cup)

  • 1 packet ranch dressing seasoning
  • 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup reduced fat milk

For the salad:

  • 6 oz. bag of spring mix salad
  • 1 cup baby tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cucumber (sliced in half moons)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

Instructions

  • Add the ranch seasoning, Greek yogurt and ¼ cup milk to a bowl or mason jar. Stir or shake until smooth. For a thinner dressing, add more milk 1 Tbsp. at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. Set aside while you make the salad.
  • Add the spring mix, tomatoes, cucumber and carrots to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Divide the salad evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with 1–2 Tbsp. ranch dressing and enjoy!

Notes

  • Have leftover ranch? This recipe makes about 2 cups. Store extra dressing covered in the fridge and use within 5–7 days.
  • Make it a meal! Add grilled chicken, extra veggies and avocado.
  • Turn the ranch into a veggie dip! Leave out the milk for a thicker, creamier ranch that’s perfect for dipping fresh veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 11gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 8560IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Side Salad with Easy Ranch Dressing
Amount per Serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.5
g
3
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
600
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
690
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
9
g
10
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
8560
IU
171
%
Vitamin C
 
42
mg
51
%
Calcium
 
180
mg
18
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.