Loaded Chopped Salad

Name: Loaded Chopped Salad with Bacon and Ranch
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large bag mixed salad greens; 1 hard-boiled egg; 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 English cucumber, diced; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds; 1 cup ranch dressing

This loaded chopped salad combines crisp mixed greens with bacon, sharp cheddar, hard-boiled egg, and toasted sunflower seeds in a creamy ranch dressing, making it equally satisfying as a side dish or light main course.

🌍American 🏷️Chopped salad 🏷️House salad 🏷️Bacon 🏷️Cheddar cheese Ranch dressing

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🏷️Easy salad

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Total

10 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 large bag mixed salad greens
1 hard-boiled egg
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds
1 cup ranch dressing

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Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed salad greens.
2
Grate the hard-boiled egg directly over the greens.
3
Grate the cheddar cheese over the salad.
4
Add the cooked and crumbled bacon.
5
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
6
Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds on top.
7
Pour the ranch dressing over all the ingredients.
8
Using tongs, toss the salad until all ingredients are well combined and coated in dressing.
9
Serve immediately into individual bowls.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Toast sunflower seeds in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes to deepen flavor and ensure maximum crispness.
Crumble bacon while still slightly warm for even distribution throughout the salad.
Cut all vegetables into similarly sized pieces so each bite contains a balanced mix of textures.
Chill salad bowls before serving to keep greens crisp longer.

Substitutions

Mixed salad greens → spinach, arugula, or kale (adjust dressing amount for heartier greens)
Cheddar cheese → gruyere, Swiss, or feta (changes flavor profile)
Ranch dressing → blue cheese, Caesar, or balsamic vinaigrette
Sunflower seeds → pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, or walnuts

Storage & make-ahead

Store undressed salad components separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days; assemble with dressing just before serving.

Common Questions

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Prepare all ingredients separately and store in airtight containers; toss with dressing just before serving to keep greens crisp and toppings crunchy.