Chickpea Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chickpeas.
• STEP 2.In a separate small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
• STEP 3.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Top with crispy bacon and serve immediately.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add some crumbled feta cheese or avocado slices to the salad.
• To make it a complete meal, you can add grilled chicken or shrimp.
• This salad is best served fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Storage and Serving

• Serve the salad as a side dish or as a main course.
• You can also pack it for a picnic or take it to work for a healthy lunch.
• If you're making it ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving to prevent the salad from getting soggy.