COLORFUL LAYERED SALAD WITH CREAMY BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING!

COLORFUL LAYERED SALAD WITH CREAMY BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING
½ c. buttermilk
¼ c. Miracle Whip or mayo
2 T. sour cream
1 t. white wine vinegar
¼ t. dry mustard
¼ t. garlic powder
2 T. finely chopped fresh chives
Salt, black pepper
1 lb. fresh or frozen peas
2 yellow summer squash, cut into ½” dice
2 zucchini, cut into ½” dice
6 c. mixed greens or your favorite salad greens
2 red bell peppers, seeded, cut into ½” dice
10 green onions, thinly sliced
1 large cucumber, seeded, cut into ½” dice
2 large tomatoes, seeded, cut into ½” dice
1 c. roasted salted sunflower seeds
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing or your favorite
1. In bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayo, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder and chives until well combined.
2. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add peas and boil until tender, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Drain, run peas under cold water and drain again.
5. In bowl, combine squash and zucchini.
6. In large bowl, layer peas, 3 c. greens, bell peppers, green onions, squash/zucchini mixture, 3 c. greens, cucumber and tomatoes.
7. Pour dressing over top and set aside until layers are soaked through, 5-8 minutes.
8. Before serving, top with sunflower seeds.