Description

This vibrant chopped salad is filled with fresh, crunchy vegetables and topped with a creamy, tangy buttermilk dressing. It’s a perfect side dish or light main course, with a balance of flavors from crisp romaine lettuce, sweet bell peppers, and tangy cauliflower, complemented by a rich homemade dressing.

Ingredients

Dressing:

2 tablespoons buttermilk

2 tablespoons sour cream

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced celery

1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon minced fresh dill

½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste)

Salad:

2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped into 1-inch pieces

1 large cucumber, chopped

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup chopped cauliflower florets

1 carrot, chopped

1 celery stalk with leaves, diced

3 green onions, sliced

¼ cup sunflower seeds

1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

To make the dressing, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced celery, minced parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until fully combined.
In a large bowl, toss the chopped romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, diced celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and chopped parsley.
Serve the salad with the buttermilk dressing, and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.

Notes

For a vegan version, swap out the sour cream and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives, and use a non-dairy milk and lemon juice mixture instead of buttermilk.
If you want to make the salad more filling, add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or feta cheese.
Feel free to swap or add other veggies like cherry tomatoes, radishes, or bell peppers.
If you want some extra heat, add finely chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Tossing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 150
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg