Big Shaker Salad Recipe
Heritage greens, cucumber, carrots, roasted pumpkin seeds. Served with maple dijon dressing or buttermilk ranch.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Maple Dijon Dressing
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Wash and Prepare Greens
Rinse the heritage greens under cold water. Shake off excess water and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl with the greens.
- 3
Shred the Carrots
Peel the carrots and shred them using a grater or a food processor. Add the shredded carrots to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Pumpkin Seeds
Sprinkle the roasted pumpkin seeds over the salad mixture for added crunch.
Making the Maple Dijon Dressing
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- 6
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary. Set aside.
Making the Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- 7
Mix All Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dried dill, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the ranch dressing and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as necessary. Set aside.
Serving the Salad
- 9
Combine and Serve
Toss the salad ingredients together in the bowl. Drizzle with your choice of Maple Dijon dressing or Buttermilk Ranch dressing just before serving. Enjoy!
