Avocado and Bacon Ranch Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A satisfying blend of creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing, all balanced on crisp romaine for a no-cook keto meal. This american-inspired salads (low carb) ready in about 20 minutes pairs chopped Romaine lettuce, diced Avocado, cooked and crumbled Bacon into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups, chopped Romaine lettuce
• 1, diced Avocado
• 4 slices, cooked and crumbled Bacon
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Fresh dill
• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tsp fresh dill, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth and well combined.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 diced avocado, and 4 crumbled bacon slices.
3. Step 3: Pour 3 tbsp of the prepared ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated, ensuring the avocado pieces are lightly dressed without breaking.