Description
A vibrant medley of crispy bacon, fresh greens, and tangy ranch dressing, this BLT Chopped Salad is a hearty yet refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- Juicy tomatoes, halved or quartered
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- English cucumber, diced
- Green onions, chopped
- Buttermilk
- Ranch seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Chop the lettuce and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions, then add to the bowl.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, let cool, crumble, and add to the salad.
- Sprinkle the salad with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together buttermilk, ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine all elements by drizzling the dressing over the salad and tossing gently.
- Serve immediately or store components separately for later use.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace bacon with crispy chickpeas. Customize with seasonal ingredients as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: BLT salad, chopped salad, refreshing salad, easy salad recipe