BACON RANCH CHOPPED SALAD
This Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad is so easy to make and absolutely delicious. It’s made with broccoli and cauliflower and topped with a creamy ranch dressing.
If you love this delicious chopped salad you will want to try this classic Broccoli Raisin Salad. It’s a hit and perfect for any gathering.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love this bacon ranch chopped salad because it’s so versatile. It’s loaded with all kinds of delicious vegetables, but if you don’t like any of them, you can leave them out. Plus, the creamy dressing really makes this salad. You can easily make it a day in advance, and it’s still wonderful!
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Red Onion
- Green Bell Pepper
- Red Sweet Bell Pepper
- Carrots
- Corn
- Bacon
- Colby Jack Cheese
- Mayonnaise
- Sour Cream
- Dry Ranch Mix
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
The hardest thing about this salad is cutting up the veggies! Once you cut everything up, it comes together very quickly!
COOKING STEPS
Step 1
Chop up all vegetables to your desired size. Mix dressing ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix together and toss well.
⭐TIP
I have made this a few times. The first time, I used Duke’s Mayonnaise and the second time, I used Avocado Oil Mayonnaise, and both times, it was delicious.
OTHER SALAD RECIPES
SERVE THIS WITH
This salad goes with just about any meal, but if you are trying to plan a meal around it we suggest these dishes:
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, you absolutely can.
Yep!
STORING
Store in an airtight container and it will keep for 3-4 days.
SERVING SIZE
This salad makes 8-10 servings.
Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups of broccoli florets finely chopped
- 3-4 cups of cauliflower finely chopped
- 1/2 cup of red onion diced
- 1/2 cup of green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup of red sweet pepper diced
- 1/2 cup of carrots finely sliced and diced
- 1/2 cup of sweet corn I used canned
- 10 slices of bacon cooked, drained and chopped
- 1 cup of colby jack cheese shredded
- Dressing:
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise see notes
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 2.5 tablespoons of dry Ranch Mix
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients together in a large bowl. In a separate bowl combine dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss well.
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Do I have to use fresh veggies or can I use frozen?
We’ve never made it with frozen vegetables. You can give it a try!
not seeing your note(s)
I dont know what the means.
I was wondering if you could use frozen California blend vegetables? That way
they vegetables would be partially cooked?
Im sure you can try it.
I’ve made this SEVERAL times now. I USUSALLY don’t mix the “wet” stuff in until I know who’s having it for dinner,(3 people or 6). Since I have stomach issues, I even eat this for breakfast! What I LOVE is you can use ANYTHING & EVERYTHING you like! I make a LOT of your recipes & don’t always comment but KNOW this when your ears are burning, I AM TALKING about you! Thanks for making cooking FUN!
What a great way to add more fiber and colorful veggies to your diet! I used everything in recipe except no cheese and dairy free ranch. I couldn’t stop eating it! So yummy. Thanks for the tasty recipe.
Has anyone tried this with slightly cooked broccoli and cauliflower?
I always blanch broccoli and drain well before using it in a salad. It becomes very green and releases nutrients which raw broccoli doesn’t provide. I haven’t tried it with cauliflower.
I wonder if one could use Poppy Seed Dressing?
Im sure you could.
Can you make this the night before serving.
Yes!
I’ll definitely be making your chopped salad over and over.LOVE chopped salads.Thank you so much.
YAY!! So glad!