Grilled Veggie Salad With Avocado Ranch Food

BIG GRILLED VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• Thread the mushrooms, zucchini, squash, orange bell pepper, green bell pepper and onions onto separate skewers.
• Mix the Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a small bowl. Brush the kebabs all over with the oil mix.
• Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. When it is hot, grill the kebabs, turning as needed, until grill marks form and the veggies have softened, 8 to 10 minutes total.
• Using a fork, push the hot vegetables off the skewers onto a serving platter. Drizzle over the lemon juice and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Toss to combine. Sprinkle over the crumbled feta and lemon zest. Top with the oregano, mint and parsley. The salad can be served warm or chilled.

HARISSA CARROTS AND RANCH

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. (See Cook's Note.)
• Put the carrots in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Place the carrots on the grill and cook, flipping halfway through, until fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, maple syrup, harissa, cumin, garlic, lemon zest and black pepper in a small bowl. When the carrots are almost cooked, brush with the harissa glaze. Remove from the grill and transfer to a serving plate, then drizzle with additional harissa glaze. Follow with a drizzle of ranch dressing, then sprinkle on the pistachios and a pinch or two of flaky salt. Serve and enjoy!

CRUNCHY VEGGIE RANCH EGG SALAD

Steps:

• Place chopped eggs in a medium bowl, and mash gently with a fork until pieces are small and uniform. Add green onions, carrot, celery and peas and toss with a spoon. Top with relish and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For school lunch: pack in small reusable container with a side of whole grain crackers or melba toasts for dipping, spreading, or scooping. Or make it into a sandwich with whole grain bread.

MY FAVORITE AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Drizzle lemon juice over avocados. In a serving bowl, combine salad greens, tomatoes, onion, walnuts and avocados. Whisk together dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Toss to coat.