Homemade Salad Mix in a Bag
Homemade Salad Mix in a Bag is a make ahead recipe idea. Preferred ingredients are enclosed in a zippered bag and refrigerated until ready to use. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: #homemadesaladmixinabag, easyrecipe, sidedish
Servings: 2 bags
Calories: 1949kcal
Homemade Salad Mix In A Bag
- 2 quart size zippered bags
- 4 cups lettuce torn into small pieces
- 24 halved 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 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)
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 without dressing. When ready to eat, pour contents 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.