Name: Erickson Garden Salad
Yield: About 4–6 side servings
Ingredients: Mixed leafy greens, as needed — use any combination of romaine, iceberg, spinach, arugula, or other greens we like; Green onions, sliced, to taste; Red onion, thinly sliced, optional; Black olives, optional; Croutons, optional; Almonds, walnuts, or pecans, optional; Erickson Homemade Ranch Dressing, for serving; Optional protein additions:; Sliced or cubed chicken breast; Cooked bacon, chopped; Hard-boiled eggs; Any other preferred cooked protein

Directions

1. Wash the lettuce thoroughly, then tear it into bite-size pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Wash and chop the onions and any other vegetables you want to add to the salad.
3. Add the prepared vegetables to the lettuce along with any optional toppings we want, such as black olives, croutons, or nuts.
4. If we are serving this as a full meal, add sliced chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, or another cooked protein.
5. Serve with our homemade ranch dressing on the side, or add just enough dressing to lightly coat the salad immediately before serving.
6. Toss gently and serve right away.

Erickson Garden Salad

Ingredients

Directions

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