Green Salad With Sour Cream and Onion Dressing

Green Salad With Sour Cream and Onion Dressing

This playful recipe borrows the flavors of sour cream and onion dip and reimagines them into a bright, punchy salad with a creamy dressing. Onion powder is used without restraint here, highlighting the virtues of the reliable pantry staple. Tossing the dressing with a mountain of crisp lettuce leaves tames its intensity and creates a well-balanced salad that makes the perfect accompaniment to any meal. If you like, garnish it with crushed potato chips right before serving for an additional pop of texture and a nod to its inspiration.

Ingredients

  • sour cream
    ½ c
  • sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
    2 tbsp
  • onion powder
    1 tbsp
  • honey or agave nectar
    2 tsp
  • dijon mustard
    2 tsp
  • worcestershire sauce

    optional

    1 tsp
  • garlic clove

    finely grated or minced

    1
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

    such as diamond crystal

  • finely chopped chives

    plus more for serving

    ¼ c
  • loosely packed cups torn or chopped lettuce leaves

    such as butter lettuce or romaine hearts, about 8 to 10 ounces, depending on the variety

    10

Directions

  1. 1

    Make the dressing: In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, vinegar, onion powder, honey, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth. Stir in the chives. (The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.)

  2. 2

    Dress the salad: Add the lettuce to the dressing and gently toss until evenly coated. Taste for seasoning, adding salt or pepper as desired.

  3. 3

    Serve the salad with additional chives sprinkled on top and a few more cracks of pepper.

Green Salad With Sour Cream and Onion Dressing

Green Salad With Sour Cream and Onion Dressing

4.0(1.1k)65 cal

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About this Recipe

Tired of the same old side salad? This Green Salad With Sour Cream and Onion Dressing transforms a classic green salad into an unforgettable dish, bringing the nostalgic, savory flavors of your favorite dip to the dinner table. It’s an easy, quick way to elevate any meal.

The genius of this recipe lies in its bold, unrestrained use of onion powder, which creates a dressing that’s incredibly savory and familiar, yet entirely fresh. Tossing this vibrant, creamy dressing with a generous mound of crisp lettuce leaves tames its intensity, ensuring every bite is perfectly balanced and utterly addictive.

You’ll be treated to a delightful interplay of textures and flavors: a creamy, tangy dressing with a distinct savory kick, coating every crinkled leaf of lettuce. The salad is bright and punchy, offering a refreshing counterpoint to richer main dishes, but satisfying enough to stand on its own for a light lunch. This naturally vegetarian dish is proof that simple ingredients, like a reliable pantry staple such as onion powder, can achieve remarkable depth and make a playful statement.

Customization & Variations:

  • Feel free to experiment with sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar depending on your preference for a sharper or mellower tang.
  • For an optional savory depth, a dash of Worcestershire sauce can be included.
  • Don’t forget to garnish with crushed potato chips right before serving for an extra layer of crunch and a fun nod to the inspiration!

This versatile green salad is the perfect accompaniment to any meal, whether you’re preparing an easy weeknight side, a quick lunch, or seeking a flavorful side dish for dinner.

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