This refreshing salad combines crisp cucumbers, smoky bacon, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce tossed in a creamy ranch dressing. It has all the classic BLT flavors in a cool, low-carb salad form.
🧂 Ingredients
For the Salad
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3 cups cucumbers, sliced
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1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
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6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
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2 tbsp green onions, sliced
For the Ranch Dressing
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½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
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¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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Black pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Ingredients
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Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
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Slice cucumbers and tomatoes.
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Chop lettuce.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
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Whisk ranch dressing, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Toss the Salad
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In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
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Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
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Serve chilled as a light lunch
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Pair with grilled chicken or shrimp
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Perfect for BBQs and potlucks
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Yes — prep ingredients ahead, but add dressing just before serving.
Q: Can I make it low-carb or keto?
Absolutely! Skip tomatoes or use fewer, and choose full-fat ranch.
Q: Can I make it healthier?
Use Greek yogurt-based ranch and turkey bacon.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
Replace bacon with roasted chickpeas or smoked almonds.
