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Not for salad, even with iceberg lettuce — it’s Ranch ice cream from Van Leeuwen

- BY KARU F. DANIELS

In honor of National Ranch Dressing Day, the Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream company announced a unique partnershi­p with Hidden Valley Ranch to release a specialty flavor.

To be sold exclusivel­y at Walmart locations nationwide, the eyebrow-raising treat is among seven new spring flavors served up by Van Leeuwen, who broke the internet last year with its Grey Poupon-flavored ice cream.

According to Hidden Valley, the limited-edition pints promise the “savory flavors of ranch, including buttermilk, flavorful herbs and a touch of sweetness.”

Van Leeuwen’s co-founder and CEO Ben Van Leeuwen referred to the concoction as “possibly our most surprising ice cream yet.”

“We know that Hidden Valley Ranch goes with just about everything — pizza, carrots, French fries — but ice cream is a first for us,” Hidden Valley’s associate director Rachel Garrison said. “We are so excited to partner with Van Leeuwen, the expert in limited-edition, premium flavors, to bring together this creamy mix of savory and sweet. Insider tip? Top your scoops with crushed pretzels or potato chips for a perfect salty crunch.”

Van Leeuwen’s new spring flavors include Sweet Maple Cornbread, Blood Orange Chocolate Chip, Carrot Cake, Strawberry Shortcake, Honey Graham Cracker and Limoncello Cake.

Past creative collaborat­ions have included a Malted Milkshake & Fries flavor with the Idaho Potato Commission, a specialty flavor with Netflix to promote “Glass Onion” and 2021 s Kraft Mac & Cheese ice cream.

The current lineup of new flavors will be on sale from March 20 to May 28, for $4.98 at most Walmart stores nationwide.

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