Keto Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Fresh, flavorful, and perfectly suited for low-carb lifestyles, this Keto Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing is a standout dish for quick, healthy meals. Crisp Romaine lettuce and baby spinach form a vibrant base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, refreshing cucumber, and a hint of red onion provide a medley of textures and flavors. The real star, though, is the rich homemade ranch dressing, crafted from a delectable blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream, seasoned with aromatic dill, parsley, and chives. Topped with crunchy, savory bacon, this easy-to-make salad is a perfect combination of keto-friendly goodness and classic comfort food. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for lunch, dinner, or even meal prep!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Baby spinach
• 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 4 slices Cooked bacon
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dried dill
• 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried chives
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the salad ingredients. Tear the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl along with the baby spinach.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice it into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.

Step 4

Peel and slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and add to the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and include it in the salad mix.

Step 6

Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 7

To make the homemade ranch dressing, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and heavy cream. Stir until smooth.

Step 8

Add the dried dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the dressing mixture. Mix thoroughly until all the spices are well incorporated.

Step 9

Taste the dressing, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Drizzle the homemade ranch dressing over the assembled salad. Toss the salad gently to ensure even coverage of the dressing.

Step 11

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for a more chilled salad experience.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(887.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1772.6

Total Fat 163.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 266.8mg	0%
Sodium 2159.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 22.5g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 301.2mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 1679.4mg	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: 81.0%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 14.1%