Classic Ranch Salad

Crisp, colorful, and utterly satisfying, this Classic Ranch Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion. Featuring a medley of fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, it's topped with shredded cheddar cheese, savory bacon bits, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of flavor. The homemade ranch dressing, made with creamy mayonnaise, tangy buttermilk, and aromatic herbs like dill and garlic powder, elevates this salad with its rich, zesty taste. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make, no-cook recipe is ideal as a light lunch, side dish, or party favorite. Serve it fresh and watch it disappear from the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add a few slices to the bowl, according to your taste.

Step 5

Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the salad.

Step 6

Add the shredded cheddar cheese and bacon bits over the top of the vegetables.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 8

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, and sour cream.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Pour the ranch dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine, ensuring all vegetables are lightly coated.

Step 11

Serve immediately, garnished with additional cheese or bacon bits if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1446.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1607.4

Total Fat 125.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 200.0mg	0%
Sodium 2175.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.7g
Protein 37.7g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 744.3mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2549.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.3%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 22.5%