BACON RANCH CHOPPED SALAD – The Southern Lady Cooks


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.

Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad

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
  • 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.

Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad

⭐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

  • Southern Pea Salad – This pea salad is a classic and such a hit. We make it with ham but you can leave it out if you like. It’s great for any holiday!
  • Amish Pasta Salad – This is one of our most popular recipes for a reason. It has amazing reviews and is the perfect addition to any gathering.
  • Red Potato Salad – This salad is made with dill pickles and a wonderful twist on a Southern classic.
  • Southwestern Pasta Salad – This salad is made with chicken and has a wonderful flavor!

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

Can I use low fat sour cream?

Yes, you absolutely can.

Can I use bacon bits in the place of the bacon?

Yep!

STORING

Store in an airtight container and it will keep for 3-4 days.

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SERVING SIZE

This salad makes 8-10 servings.

Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad

Anne Walkup

This Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad is loaded in delicious vegetables and topped with a creamy ranch dressing. Super versatile and great with any meal.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Course Salad

Cuisine American

  • 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

Keyword Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad

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