Ranch Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Ranch Salad is the ultimate quick and easy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a touch of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion, this salad is a vibrant medley of textures and colors. A generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese and golden croutons adds a satisfying richness and crunch, while creamy ranch dressing ties everything together with its irresistible tang. Ready in just 15 minutes and seasoned with a hint of salt and ground black pepper, this salad is as simple as it is delicious. Whether you're looking for a crowd-pleasing side for family dinners, BBQs, or potlucks, this Ranch Salad is sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 whole Red onion
• 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Croutons
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the romaine lettuce thoroughly under cold water, pat dry, and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the salad.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the salad ingredients.

Step 6

Add the croutons to the salad for a delightful crunch.

Step 7

Drizzle ranch dressing evenly across the top of the salad.

Step 8

Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure they are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1205.1 grams (1205.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	971

Total Fat 70.90g	91%
Saturated Fat 20.40g	102%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 2628mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 65.60g	24%
Dietary Fiber 13.40g	48%
Total Sugars 19.30g
Protein 33.70g	67%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 800mg	62%
Iron 8mg	42%
Potassium 1946mg	41%

*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: 61.6%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 25.3%