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Gluten Free
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Nut Free
Mixed Garden Salad with Easy Ranch Dressing
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What do I need to make this Mixed Garden Salad?
- bacon
- romaine lettuce
- tomato
- cucumber
- frozen green peas
- carrot
- cheddar cheese
- red onion
What do I need to make the Easy Ranch Dressing:
- mayonnaise
- fresh cilantro
- fresh dill
- fresh chives
- garlic
- lemon juice
- almond milk
How to make Mixed Garden Salad with Easy Ranch Dressing
Mixed Garden Salad with Easy Ranch Dressing
Equipment
- garlic press
- grater
- salad bowl
- small bowl
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 heart romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, sliced & quartered
- ½ cucumber, sliced & quartered
- 1 carrot, grated
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ red onion, chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp almond milk
Instructions
- Blend dressing ingredients together. Set aside.
- Sauté bacon in a skillet until crispy. Pat down with a paper towel.
- Combine salad ingredients together.
- Gently drizzle dairy-free ranch dressing with salad.