Recipes for Ranch Salad Dressing Commercially Bottled Sold Unrefrigerated Opened

Safe ways to use ranch salad dressing commercially bottled sold unrefrigerated opened past its expiration date

Ranch Chicken Tenders

Ranch Chicken Tenders

Tender and flavorful chicken tenders coated in expired Ranch Salad Dressing. Make sure the dressing is safe to consume (within 30 days after expiry) before using.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Salad Dressing, expired but safe to consume
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken tender into the expired Ranch Salad Dressing, ensuring it is well coated.
  4. Roll the coated chicken tenders in the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Place the coated chicken tenders on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

A refreshing pasta salad that uses expired Ranch Salad Dressing. Ensure the dressing is safe to consume (within 30 days after expiry) before using.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup Ranch Salad Dressing, expired but safe to consume
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and red onion.
  2. Add the expired Ranch Salad Dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. Serve chilled as a side dish or a light lunch.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Ranch Caesar Salad

Ranch Caesar Salad

A delicious and tangy twist on a classic Caesar salad, using Ranch Salad Dressing that is slightly past its expiration date.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
0 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 head of romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Salad Dressing Commercially Bottled Sold Unrefrigerated Opened
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup croutons
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the Ranch Salad Dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  3. Add the chopped romaine lettuce to the bowl and toss until the lettuce is evenly coated with the dressing mixture.
  4. Top the salad with croutons for added crunch.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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