Paleo Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this Paleo Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing, a nutrient-packed dish bursting with fresh, wholesome flavors! Featuring a vibrant mix of crisp salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and savory bacon crumbles, this recipe is a paleo-friendly twist on a timeless favorite. The star of the show is the homemade ranch dressing, crafted from a luscious blend of almond milk, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs like parsley and chives, with a zesty hint of lime juice and apple cider vinegar. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this salad is ready in just 30 minutes and caters to both health-conscious eaters and ranch lovers alike. Savor the combination of fresh produce and bold, creamy dressing for a refreshing and satisfying mealtime experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 large avocado
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives
• 0.5 cup almond milk
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Start by preparing the bacon. Place the 4 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat and cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Once done, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Then crumble the bacon into small pieces.

Step 2

2. While the bacon is cooking, wash and prepare the vegetables. Slice 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half, peel and thinly slice 1 medium cucumber, and thinly slice 0.5 medium red onion.

Step 3

3. Cut the large avocado in half, remove the pit, and cut it into slices or cubes as desired.

Step 4

4. In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups of mixed salad greens, prepared cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.

Step 5

5. To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup of almond milk, 0.5 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.

Step 6

6. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives, 0.5 teaspoon of garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon of onion powder, 0.5 teaspoon of dried dill, 0.25 teaspoon of sea salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to the dressing mixture. Whisk until well combined.

Step 7

7. Pour the homemade ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are well coated.

Step 8

8. Top the salad with crumbled bacon and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Paleo Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1174.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1533.3

Total Fat 129.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 149.3mg	0%
Sodium 1593.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 22.5g
Protein 23.2g	0%

Vitamin D 44.2IU	0%
Calcium 405.7mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2660.5mg	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: 73.7%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 20.4%