Description
A fresh and vibrant Super Crunch Salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, colorful cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow bell peppers, red onions, and crunchy seasoned croutons, all tossed with a creamy ranch dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light meal or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- ½ medium Red Onion
- 1 cup Seasoned Croutons
- ½ cup Ranch Dressing (or your preferred dressing)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Rinse and dry all vegetables thoroughly to remove any dirt and moisture for a crisp salad.
- Chop lettuce: Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are easy to eat and evenly sized.
- Slice cucumber and tomatoes: Slice the cucumber into semi-circles and halve the cherry tomatoes to achieve a nice balance of texture and bite-sized pieces.
- Dice and slice peppers and onions: Dice the yellow bell pepper into small cubes and thinly slice the red onion for sharpness and color.
- Layer salad: In a large bowl, spread the chopped romaine lettuce as the base layer for your salad.
- Add vegetables: Evenly distribute the chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, and red onion over the lettuce.
- Top with croutons: Sprinkle the seasoned croutons generously on top to add crunch and flavor.
- Add dressing: Drizzle ranch or your preferred dressing over the salad just before serving to keep the ingredients fresh and crispy.
Notes
- For added protein, consider topping the salad with grilled chicken or tofu.
- You can substitute ranch dressing with a vinaigrette or other dressing of your choice.
- Make sure to add the dressing only before serving to maintain the salad’s crispness.
- Croutons can be homemade or store-bought; seasoning them enhances flavor.
- Store any leftover salad without dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
