American Ranch Salad

This delicious American-inspired ranch salad is incredibly quick and simple to make.

It’s healthy and filling – perfect for your next barbecue or when you just want a light lunch midweek.

By adding new potatoes or walnuts you can make this meal even heartier.

Serves: 2          Prep time: 15 minutes           Cook time: 15 minutes

You’ll need 

• 2tsp oil
• 320g sweetcorn (Frozen is fine)
• 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red pepper, cut into 1cm dice
• 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 Little Gem Lettuce, roughly torn (85g)
• 110g bag Baby Leaf Herb Salad
• 2tbsp garlic and herbs soft cheese
• 3 tbsp white wine vinegar

Method 

1. Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the sweetcorn until slightly charred. Mix with kidney beans, pepper and cheese in a large bowl. Mix in the lettuce leaves.
2. Combine the soft cheese, vinegar and 3 tbsp water and gently toss into the salad. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Tip

This salad can also be served with 225g/ 8oz cooked and sliced new potatoes and 1oz/ 25g of walnuts if you want a heartier option.

Recipe courtesy of Leafy Salad 

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