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
3 cups cucumbers, sliced
1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
6 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 tbsp green onions, sliced
For the Ranch Dressing
½ cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Black pepper to taste
🔪 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Ingredients
Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
Slice cucumbers and tomatoes.
Chop lettuce.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
Whisk ranch dressing, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Toss the Salad
In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, cheese, and green onions.
Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled as a light lunch
Pair with grilled chicken or shrimp
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.
