My go-to thing about eating a salad is when I get to the bottom of the bowl and there’s particularly little lettuce left but all the topping are clustered up and coated in the dressing. That is why I made this salad. All my go-to salad toppers in one crunchy healthy salad.

It’s the kind of salad you can bring to a friends house for a barbecue. Or, take to a company potluck. You can even meal prep this bbq ranch chopped salad, leaving the dressing off to the side and maybe adding a little grilled chicken to bulk it up a bit.

Basically it’s the dependable salad.

The dressing is TWO ingredients so it makes this 10 ingredient salad manageable. 😉

In it, chopped kale, romaine and Napa cabbage along with a plethora of toppings like julienned carrots, raisins and white cheddar are dressed in a simple bbq ranch dressing you will no doubt love.

Here is what gather for this BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad:

cooked bacon
romaine lettuce
lacinato kale
Napa cabbage
shredded carrots
red onion
toasted sliced almonds
raisins or dried cranberries
green onions
sharp white cheddar cheese
ranch dressing – I used my greek yogurt ranch
bbq sauce -use your regular

The dressing is SO ridiculously straightforward and it tastes bonkers good.

Start by measuring 3/4 cup of greek yogurt ranch dressing (from-scratch or store bought) and then measure and add in 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons bbq sauce.

Whisk to combine and pop into your fridge until you’re ready to serve.

Next, in a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped medium head romaine, 1 bunch lacinato kale and 3 cups chopped Napa cabbage.

Then add in 1 cup shredded carrots, 1/2 cup red onion, 3 green onion sliced, 6 slices crispy cooked bacon chopped, 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds, 1/3 cup raisins (or dried cranberries) and 3 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese diced into cubes.

Toss to combine.

Drizzle with desired amount of dressing.

And then toss one last time.

Worth keeping this salad!!! Seriously. This bbq ranch chopped salad has so much going on! Lots of texture, crunchy toppings and flavor-packed flavor!

Because it makes 10 cups (!!!) this salad is reliable for picnics or parties!