Southwest Chopped Salad with Jalapeno-Ranch Dressing

This healthy Southwest Chopped Salad with Jalapeno-Ranch Dressing is super simple and has a the most amazing jalapeno flavor. You can add to this with additional veggies, black beans, corn, and even homemade tortilla strips if you like.

Southwest Chopped Salad with Jalapeno-Ranch Dressing

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Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican, Salads

Recipe Type: 90/10 1-2-3 Eat, 90/10 Gluten Free, 90/10 Paleo, 90/10 Regular, 90/10 Vegetarian

Author: Heidi Boortz

Servings : 6

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Ingredients

Southwest Chopped Salad

• 3 1/2 oz green leaf lettuce shredded, such as Fresh Express®
• 7 oz coleslaw mix
• 8 green onion sliced, divided
• 1 cup cheddar cheese grated

Jalapeno-Ranch Salad Dressing

• 8 oz plain yogurt
• 1/2 jalapeno stemmed and seeded
• 5 pickled jalapeno slices drained
• 1/2 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp onion chopped
• 1/2 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp buttermilk powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup cilantro plus more for garnish, if desired
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Southwest Chopped Salad

• Combine lettuce, coleslaw mix, and half the green onions in a large bowl. Serve salad topped with cheese, additional green onions, if desired, and drizzled with dressing.

Jalapeno-Ranch Salad Dressing

• Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.

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