Whole30 Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Whole30 Classic Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing, a wholesome combination of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and rich avocado, all brought to life with smoky, crumbled bacon. The star of the dish is the creamy, dairy-free ranch dressing, made from a blend of fresh parsley, dill, and chives, Whole30 compliant mayonnaise, and a splash of almond milk for the perfect texture. Ready in just 30 minutes, this paleo-friendly salad is rich in flavor, nutrient-packed, and ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Toss it all together for a visually stunning, guilt-free salad that’s as satisfying as it is healthy!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 small red onion
• 1 large avocado
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives
• 1 cup Whole30 compliant mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cooking the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

While the bacon is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, julienne the carrots, thinly slice the red onion, and dice the avocado. Add these vegetables to the salad bowl with the lettuce.

Step 4

For the homemade ranch dressing, finely chop the fresh parsley, dill, and chives. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped herbs with the Whole30 compliant mayonnaise, almond milk, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well combined.

Step 5

Just before serving, drizzle the homemade ranch dressing over the salad. Gently toss the salad to ensure even distribution of the dressing.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled bacon pieces on top as a garnish.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy a delicious, Whole30 compliant classic salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1754.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2340.7

Total Fat 216.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 188.9mg	0%
Sodium 3388.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 29.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24.6IU	0%
Calcium 494.1mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 3695.7mg	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: 81.4%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 13.6%