Ranch Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Ranch Spinach Salad, a refreshing and hearty dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh baby spinach, crisp cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and shredded carrots, this salad is as colorful as it is nutritious. Topped with savory crumbled bacon, creamy shredded cheddar cheese, protein-rich hard-boiled eggs, and a delightful crunch of sunflower seeds, every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures. Drizzled with tangy ranch dressing and finished with a sprinkle of black pepper, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an easy yet impressive option for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Indulge in this satisfying, flavor-packed salad that's perfect for anyone looking for a quick, versatile dish that’s both wholesome and indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup shredded carrot
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the baby spinach thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and then cut the rounds in half to create half-moon shapes. Add these to the bowl.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add them to the salad bowl.
Add the shredded carrot to the bowl for extra color and crunch.
Peel and slice the hard-boiled eggs into rounds, and gently place them on top of the vegetables in the bowl.
Sprinkle the cooked, crumbled bacon and sunflower seeds evenly across the salad.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese over the top for a touch of creamy flavor.
Drizzle the ranch dressing evenly over the salad, and season with black pepper to taste.
Toss the salad gently just before serving to ensure the dressing and toppings are evenly distributed. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 137 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 593 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% | |
*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.
