Description
This classic house salad is a fresh and crunchy mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrots, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and croutons, all drizzled with creamy ranch dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, it's easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite dressings.
Ingredients
Scale
Greens
- 3 cups romaine lettuce - cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce - cut into bite-size pieces
Vegetables
- 1 cup English cucumber - quartered lengthwise, then sliced
- 1 cup tomato - cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese - freshly shredded
- 2 eggs - hard-boiled and sliced
- 1/2 cup croutons - homemade or store-bought
Dressing
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ranch dressing - homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Prepare the lettuce: Layer the romaine and iceberg lettuce in a large salad bowl, creating a crisp and fresh base for the salad.
- Add the vegetables: Arrange the quartered and sliced English cucumber evenly over the lettuce, then add the diced tomatoes and matchstick carrots on top to build flavor and color.
- Top with cheese and eggs: Sprinkle the freshly shredded cheddar cheese across the salad, then add the sliced hard-boiled eggs evenly for protein and richness.
- Add croutons and dressing: Scatter the croutons over the salad for a crunchy texture, and then drizzle with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of ranch dressing or your choice of dressing.
- Serve: Toss gently if desired, or serve immediately with extra croutons on the side for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- Shred your own cheese directly from a block for best flavor and freshness.
- Wash and dry the veggies thoroughly, using a salad spinner for leafy greens to remove excess moisture.
- Store the salad components separately in airtight containers to prevent sogginess; combine just before serving.
- The undressed salad can last 3 to 4 days refrigerated, while the dressed salad is best consumed within 12 to 24 hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
