Chopped Salad With Ranch, Bacon, And Cucumber
A fresh, hearty chopped salad featuring crunchy romaine, cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and smoky bacon tossed in tangy ranch dressing. Quick to prepare, vibrant in flavor, and perfect for everyday meals or casual gatherings.
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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
- Rinse and dry the romaine so the leaves stay crisp.
- Chop the cucumber, dice the avocado, shred the carrots if needed, and cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine, cucumber, avocado, carrots, and cherry tomatoes if using.
- Add the crumbled bacon, drizzle with ranch dressing, and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle chopped chives or parsley on top for freshness and color.
- Serve right away while the vegetables are crisp and chilled.