Description
Ranch Cauliflower Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crunchy cauliflower with creamy ranch dressing and vibrant vegetables. Each bite brings together the perfect blend of textures and tastes, making it an ideal side for summer picnics, cookouts, or family gatherings. This quick and easy salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Wash cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.
- Blanch the florets in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright white but still crisp. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ranch dressing with chopped parsley until smooth.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and bacon bits; gently mix until everything is well coated.
- Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blanching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg