Are you craving a delectable appetizer or a light and refreshing meal? Look no further than the tantalizing ranch salad boats with bacon! These adorable edible vessels are made from crispy lettuce leaves, filled to the brim with a delightful blend of fresh greens, crisp vegetables, savory bacon, and a creamy, tangy ranch dressing. Whether you're hosting a party or simply seeking a delightful lunch or dinner option, these ranch salad boats are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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GRILLED CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD
This chicken bacon ranch salad is packed full of protein and makes enough to serve a crowd, but can be scaled down easily!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Chicken Salad
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove core from each mini artisan lettuce. Place each lettuce head on a large cutting board and cut each lettuce head into bite-sized pieces, using a sharp knife. Place lettuce in a very large bowl.
- Add chicken, tomatoes, and peppers to salad greens and sprinkle with chopped bacon. Pour in ranch dressing and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle cubed avocado and tortilla strips over the the salad and season with pollo asado seasoning, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 699.3 mg
BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD
This is a very flavorful pasta salad. The crisp cooked bacon really adds a nice flavor. I get requests for this pasta salad for every get together and cook out.
Provided by Wilemon
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
- Place bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain and chop.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth. Place rotini, bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems a little dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 691.1 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
KRISTEN'S BACON RANCH POTATO SALAD
This is the easiest recipe because it can be altered in so many ways. Add a little taco seasoning to spice it up -- or you can add other veggies for texture.
Provided by KristenB
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Red Potato Salad Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water until cool.
- Combine the sour cream and ranch dressing mix in a small bowl until well-blended. Transfer the potatoes, bacon, Cheddar cheese, and green onions to a large bowl. Stir in the sour cream mixture until well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 1101.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHICKEN BACON RANCH SALAD
I always seem to have leftover cooked chicken. This simple, tasty salad is a great use of your leftover chicken, either white meat, dark meat, or a combination! Romaine lettuce, cooked chicken, avocado, and cherry tomatoes combine with ranch dressing, and everything is topped off with crunchy bacon. Use purchased ranch salad dressing, or stir up one of the buttermilk dressing recipes on the site. Enjoy for a hearty lunch with some crackers, or for dinner, with a crusty bread. This recipe is proportioned for one person, but it's easy to double or triple for your needs.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Chicken Salad
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Line a salad plate with small Romaine lettuce leaves.
- Combine chopped romaine, chicken, avocado, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add ranch dressing, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Serve salad on the prepared plate and top with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 910.6 mg
BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD
Macaroni salad can sometimes be a little boring. So one day I just started adding extra ingredients and this is what I came up with. The whole family love's it! This recipe is even better if served the next day so that all of the flavors are well-incorporated. Enjoy!
Provided by ReneeW.
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Macaroni Salad Recipes
Time 4h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels until cool. Crumble the bacon.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
- Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 735.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
RANCH SALAD
A blend of blue cheese and ranch salad dressings gives the vegetables in this salad a tangy taste. It makes a big batch, so I often take it to potlucks.-Marlene Thompson, Winchester, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 16-20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine vegetables, bacon and cheese in a large salad bowl. Combine salad dressings; pour over salad and toss to mix. Chill.
Nutrition Facts :
BACON-RANCH CHOPPED SALAD
Here's a quick and easy chopped salad you can make on even the busiest weeknight, thanks to thawed frozen corn and OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss lettuce with tomatoes, zucchini, corn and bacon bits in large bowl.
- Add dressing just before serving; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
RANCH SALAD BOATS WITH BACON
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Combine the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons each chives and dill, the lemon juice and hot sauce in a blender. Blend until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.To serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and top with the tomatoes, radishes, cucumber and bacon. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle most of the dressing over the salad and serve the remaining dressing on the side. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon each chives and dill.Source: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 142
BACON RANCH DRESSING
Make and share this Bacon Ranch Dressing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Millereg
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 25m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and let chill for 1-2 hours.
- Store tightly covered and refrigerated.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will ensure that your ranch salad boats are as delicious as possible.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of lettuce: There are many different types of lettuce that can be used for this recipe, so feel free to experiment until you find one that you like.
- Be sure to cook the bacon until it is crispy: This will add a nice smoky flavor to the salad.
- Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of ranch dressing goes a long way, so be sure to add it sparingly.
- Serve the salad immediately: This will ensure that the lettuce is still crisp and the other ingredients are fresh.
Conclusion:
Ranch salad boats with bacon are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or lunch. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a light meal. With their crispy lettuce, creamy ranch dressing, and smoky bacon, these salad boats are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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