Salad Bar Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing

By kjs1010

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1-2 cloves garlic
• salt
• 2 Tbs fresh parsley
• 1 Tbs fresh chives
• 3 fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Cayenne pepper, as needed
• Paprika, as needed
• Worcestershire sauce, as needed
• Salad:
• 2 iceberg heads, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or pine nuts

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 135mins

Preparation

Step 1

For the dressing: Mince garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp of salt on it and mash it into a paste with a fork. Chop the parsley, chives, and basil very finely and add to the garlic.

In a bowl, combine the garlic mixture, mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, cayenne, paprika and Worcestershire, tasting frequently and adjusting the seasonings as needed. Chill for a couple of hours before serving. Thin with a little milk before using if desired.

For the salad: To assemble, layer the chunks of iceberg lettuce on a platter. In lines, lay on the grated cheese, shredded carrots and cucumber slices, and sprinkle the sunflower or pine nuts over the top. Drizzle on the dressing and serve.