If you’re looking for a really FUN, and inventive Salad to bring to those backyard parties, then I’ve got you covered!
Ingredients
1.5 lb fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2-3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
4 cups thinly shredded lettuce of choice
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained well
2 cups organic corn (I used frozen, thawed)
1 medium red onion, diced
1 large English cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup homemade ranch salad dressing
For your Ranch:
1 cup plain Greek yogurt,
1-2 Tbsps unsweetened almond milk to thin
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste about a 1/4 teaspoon each
2 tsps garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
3 Tbsps finely chopped fresh dill or parsley
3 Tbsps finely chopped chives
Instructions
- First, make your homemade ranch.
- Add all ranch ingredients to a small glass bowl, then whisk until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place your tomatoes together with garlic, salt and pepper into a bowl. Gently stir to combine.
To assemble your layered salad, use a clear glass bowl with straight sides as shown to create this layered look. - For your first layer spread corn all over the base.
- Next layer the onions and black beans, as shown.
Then, arrange the tomatoes over that, followed by cucumbers and lettuce. - Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
- Just before serving, drizzle dressing on top, and serve immediately.
- Serve your beautiful salad with a long handled spoon to dig deep, and enjoy!
