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Family Favorite Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing and Croutons (Guy Fieri) Recipe

Family Favorite Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing and Croutons (Guy Fieri) Recipe

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Family Favorite Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing and Croutons (Guy Fieri)

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Ingredients:

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1 head butter lettuce, washed , spun dry and torn or cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head red leaf lettuce, washed , spun dry and torn or cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup ranch dressing , recipe follows
1 cup croutons , recipe follows
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in 1/2
2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted and flesh diced
2 pieces bacon , cooked until crisp and crumbled
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
3 tbsp freshly chopped chives
2 tbsp freshly chopped italian parsley leaves
1/2 tsp dried dill
1 tsp salt, divided
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
2 tsp garlic paste, (2 cloves garlic smashed with the flat side of a knife and a sprinkle of salt, to make paste)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cups cubed stale italian bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Directions:

In a chilled salad bowl, add the greens and lightly coat the inside of the bowl with Ranch Dressing. Add the Croutons and toss lightly. Garnish with the tomatoes, avocado and bacon, serve immediately.
Ranch Dressing:
1 tablespoon garlic paste, (use half of the salt and 5 cloves garlic smashed with the flat side of a knife, to make paste
In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients and blend well with fork or stick blender. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Croutons:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the bread, until well combined. Adjust the seasoning, if needed. Add in the bread and mix well with your hands, tossing to coat all sides of cubes. Pour out onto a baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, turning after 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	626.04 Kcal (2621 kJ)
Calories from fat	530.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.9g	91%
Cholesterol	32.67mg	11%
Sodium	1187.77mg	49%
Potassium	540.1mg	11%
Total Carbs	22.03g	7%
Sugars	6.92g	28%
Dietary Fiber	5.96g	24%
Protein	5.91g	12%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	19%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	109.9mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	202.67 Kcal (849 kJ)
Calories from fat	171.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.07g	91%
Cholesterol	10.58mg	11%
Sodium	384.51mg	49%
Potassium	174.85mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.13g	7%
Sugars	2.24g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.93g	24%
Protein	1.91g	12%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	19%
Iron	0.6mg	10%
Calcium	35.6mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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