Classic Ranch Salad
Elevate your salad game with this satisfying and flavorful *Classic Ranch Salad*! Bursting with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a medley of vibrant veggies, this salad is topped with sharp cheddar cheese and savory bacon bits for the perfect balance of flavors. The star of the show is the creamy, homemade ranch dressing—made with a delightful blend of mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, and a touch of garlic, onion powder, and dried dill—that pulls everything together in irresistible harmony. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with fresh ingredients, this hearty salad makes an ideal side dish or a light meal on its own. Perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or a crowd-pleasing potluck addition, this classic recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 Red onion
- 1 large Carrots
- 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Bacon bits
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried dill
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce. Tear it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add a few slices to the bowl, according to your taste.
Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the salad.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits over the top of the vegetables.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream.
Add the garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper to the bowl, whisking until all ingredients are well combined, creating the ranch dressing.
Pour the ranch dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are lightly coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese or bacon bits if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.4 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2175 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 744 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2549 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
