Chopped Salad With Ranch, Bacon And Cucumber
This chopped salad with ranch, bacon, and cucumber is a refreshing mix of crunchy veggies, creamy avocado, and savory bacon, all tossed in cool ranch dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 large cucumber chopped
- 6 strips cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and dry the romaine, chop cucumber, dice avocado, shred carrots, and cook bacon until crisp, then crumble. Halve cherry tomatoes if using.
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, cucumber, avocado, carrots, and tomatoes.
- Add bacon and drizzle with ranch, tossing gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with chives or parsley.
- Serve immediately while crisp and fresh.