Description
A delicious and creamy salad featuring fresh broccoli, tossed in a flavorful ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup bacon bits (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the broccoli florets, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and diced red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the ranch dressing mixture over the broccoli and vegetables, and toss to coat evenly.
- If desired, sprinkle bacon bits on top for added flavor.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use a light ranch dressing.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Ranch Salad, Broccoli Salad, Ranch Dressing Salad