Description
A delightful and easy-to-make bacon cheddar salad that combines crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and fresh salad greens for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions or chives if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Consider adding garlic powder or mustard to the dressing for extra flavor. Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: bacon salad, cheddar cheese, summer salad, picnic salad, easy salad
