Quick Broccoli Ranch Salad Recipe
A fresh and creamy Quick Broccoli Ranch Salad featuring crunchy broccoli florets tossed in a tangy ranch dressing, combined with sharp cheddar, red onion, and crispy bacon. Perfect for a refreshing side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons ranch flavoring
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Toppings
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
- 2 oz crispy bacon, crumbled (approximately 8 slices)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium-sized bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and ranch seasoning. Mix these ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Then, stir in the finely chopped red onion to add flavor and texture to the dressing.
- Coat the Broccoli: Place fresh broccoli florets in a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the broccoli and gently toss to ensure each floret is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Add Toppings and Chill: Stir in the cubed cheddar cheese and crumbled crispy bacon into the broccoli mixture. Once combined, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, to let the flavors meld and the salad become refreshingly cool.
- Serve: After chilling, remove the salad from the refrigerator and give it a final toss. Serve chilled as a delicious side dish or a light meal. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Use freshly cooked and crispy bacon for optimal texture contrast.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- To make it gluten free, confirm ranch seasoning mix does not contain gluten ingredients.
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