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Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad

Delicious Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad in Just 25 Minutes

A vibrant and flavorful Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad that's quick to prepare and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 slices Crispy Bacon Turkey bacon is a healthier alternative.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Fresh florets.
  • 2 cups Cauliflower Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 small Red Onion Substitute green onions for a milder taste.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Use red or yellow bell peppers if desired.
  • 1 medium Red Sweet Pepper Swap with any preferred sweet bell pepper if needed.
  • 1 cup Carrots Sliced fresh or pre-packaged shredded.
  • 1 cup Fresh Corn Use fresh off the cob or thawed frozen corn.
  • 1 cup Colby Jack Cheese Choose a dairy-free cheese for a lighter option.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a healthy swap.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can be replaced with more Greek yogurt.
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Mix Consider using homemade ranch seasoning.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the broccoli and cauliflower, trim into bite-sized florets, and set aside in a bowl.
  2. Dice the red onion, green bell pepper, and red sweet pepper into small pieces and add to the bowl.
  3. Cut the kernels off the cob of fresh corn or ensure frozen corn is thawed and add to the bowl.
  4. Gently toss all the chopped ingredients together in the bowl.
  5. Chop crispy cooked bacon into small pieces and fold into the vegetable mixture.
  6. Sprinkle shredded Colby Jack cheese over the salad and fold in gently.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and dry ranch mix until smooth.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well coated.
  9. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill the salad before serving and add the dressing just before serving to maintain vegetable crispness.

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