Description
A vibrant salad that combines crunchy greens, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and creamy buttermilk dressing for a refreshing summer experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 strips applewood smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup full-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop the lettuce: Rinse your chosen greens thoroughly, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and green onions: Cut the tomatoes into halves or quarters, dice the cucumber, and slice the green onions. Add each of these vibrant ingredients to the bowl.
- Cook the bacon: In a frying pan, cook your bacon over medium heat until crispy. Allow it to cool on a paper towel and then crumble it into bits.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese: Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese atop the salad.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together buttermilk, ranch seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine all elements: Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and toss everything together gently to coat.
- Serve immediately: Present your refreshing salad immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prep your vegetables and bacon ahead of time. Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required except for bacon
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, BLT, summer, fresh, easy recipe