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.

Course Side Dish

Keyword healthy sides, vegetable side, sides, easy sides, side salad, ranch, ranch dressing, easy ranch dressing

Prep Time 15

Servings

Calories 120

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.

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