Ranch Cauliflower Salad
Ranch Cauliflower Salad is a vibrant, crunchy dish that perfectly marries the fresh taste of cauliflower with creamy ranch dressing and colorful vegetables. Ideal for picnics or gatherings, this salad serves as a delightful side or light meal. With its satisfying texture and explosion of flavors, it’s sure to impress your friends and family. Enjoy it chilled for the ultimate refreshing experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (about 4 cups florets)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup bacon bits (or turkey bacon for a lighter option)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a pot of boiling salted water, blanch the florets for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled cauliflower with ranch dressing until thoroughly coated.
- Add cherry tomatoes, green onions, bacon bits, and cheddar cheese; stir gently to mix.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to meld flavors.
- Serve chilled; garnish with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg