Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Bacon Ranch Salad that combines fresh vegetables with crispy bacon and creamy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
- Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the ranch dressing.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein and heartiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg