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Homemade Salad Mix In A Bag

Homemade Salad Mix In A Bag is perfect for meal planning. Preferred salad ingredients are combined in a zippered bag and refrigerated until ready to use. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

bags

Ingredients

Homemade Salad Mix In A Bag

2 quart size zippered bags
4 cups lettuce torn into small pieces
24 halved grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced in half) Use more or less as preferred.
1 cup cremini mushrooms, whole or chopped Use more or less as preferred.
1 cup carrots, shredded Use more or less as preferred
1 cup red or white onions, chopped Use more or less as preferred.
1 cup cucumber, chopped About 1 whole cucumber.
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded crumbled blue cheese or grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup corn kernels (optional) Use more or less as preferred.
1 cup walnuts (optional) Use more or less as preferred
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained (optional) Use more or less as preferred.

Homemade Buttermilk Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, smashed
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

bags

Ingredients

Homemade Salad Mix In A Bag

2 quart size zippered bags
4 cups lettuce torn into small pieces
24 halved grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced in half) Use more or less as preferred.
1 cup cremini mushrooms, whole or chopped Use more or less as preferred.
1 cup carrots, shredded Use more or less as preferred
1 cup red or white onions, chopped Use more or less as preferred.
1 cup cucumber, chopped About 1 whole cucumber.
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded crumbled blue cheese or grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup corn kernels (optional) Use more or less as preferred.
1 cup walnuts (optional) Use more or less as preferred
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained (optional) Use more or less as preferred.

Homemade Buttermilk Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, smashed
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

Homemade Salad Mix In A Bag

Open ONE zippered bag.
Add more or less of each ingredient: 1 cup of torn lettuce, 12 halved tomatoes (grape or cherry), 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, 1/2 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 1/2 cup cucumbers, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional), 1/2 cup walnuts (optional), 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (optional).
Zip bag until sealed. Shake to evenly distribute ingredients (optional).
Repeat instructions for second Homemade Salad Mix In A Bag.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. When ready to eat, pour in a medium bowl and drizzle with salad dressing. Serve with crackers or croutons.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl or jar. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
NOTE: This dressing is thick. When mixed in with the salad, it will automatically thin a little. However, if you prefer a pourable dressing, add 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or 1/2 teaspoon of milk. Whisk until well combined.

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