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A plate of garden salad—lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, cheddar cheese, bacon bits, croutons, and creamy dressing—is chilling next to a little bowl of extra dressing and a big salad bowl on a dark table.

Refreshing Garden Salad for Any Meal

Author: Madison Reid
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Toss together a quick, delicious garden salad packed with crisp lettuce, fresh veggies, and simple dressing. Perfect as a side or light meal!

Ingredients

  • 3 Romaine Hearts
  • 8 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 English Cucumber
  • 10 ounces Cherry Tomatoes
  • 2 Avocados
  • 1 Large Carrot shredded
  • Croutons
  • 4 pieces Bacon cooked and chopped
  • Red Onion Slices Optional

Ranch Dressing

  • 1 ounce Ranch Seasoning
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Sour Cream

Instructions

  • Start by washing your 3 Romaine lettuce hearts. Chop it up.
  • Shred 8 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese.
  • Chop 1 English cucumber into small bite sizes.
  • Cut 10 ounces of Cherry tomatoes in half.
  • Shred one large carrot.
  • Chop up 2 avocados into bits.
  • Cook and chop up four slices of bacon.
  • In a large salad bowl add the lettuce and then all of the toppings.
  • Add optional red onion slices and croutons on top.

Ranch Dressing

  • In a blender, add 1 ounce of Ranch seasoning, 1 cup of whole milk, and 1 cup of sour cream. Blend until smooth. Place in the fridge to thicken until you are ready to serve the salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal Carbohydrates: 19g Protein: 16g Fat: 38g Saturated Fat: 15g Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 14g Trans Fat: 0.02g Cholesterol: 75mg Sodium: 741mg Potassium: 808mg Fiber: 6g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 5991IU Vitamin C: 21mg Calcium: 397mg Iron: 2mg
Course: Salad