Description
A fresh and crispy Super Crunch Salad featuring a mix of romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, and red onion, topped with crunchy croutons and drizzled with ranch dressing or your favorite dressing for a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into semi-circles
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/2 Red Onion, thinly sliced
Toppings
- 1 cup Seasoned Croutons
Dressing
- Ranch Dressing or preferred dressing, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Rinse and dry all vegetables thoroughly to ensure freshness and prevent sogginess in the salad.
- Chop Lettuce: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, making it easier to eat and ensuring every bite has some greens.
- Slice Cucumber and Tomatoes: Slice the cucumber into semi-circles and halve the cherry tomatoes for a balanced crunch and juicy burst of flavor.
- Dice Peppers and Slice Onion: Dice the yellow bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion to add vibrant colors and a mild tang to the salad.
- Layer Lettuce: In a large salad bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce as the base layer of the salad.
- Add Vegetables: Evenly spread the chopped vegetables over the lettuce to ensure a colorful and flavorful mix in every bite.
- Add Croutons: Sprinkle the salad generously with seasoned croutons to add a crunchy texture that complements the fresh vegetables.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle ranch dressing or your preferred dressing over the salad just before serving, allowing everyone to enjoy the crisp ingredients without them becoming soggy.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute ranch dressing with a plant-based dressing of your choice.
- Add grilled chicken or tofu for added protein.
- Use gluten-free croutons to make this salad suitable for gluten sensitivity.
- Serve immediately after dressing to maintain crunchiness.
- Customize dressing choice based on dietary preferences.
