Easy Crunchy Salad With Bacon Ranch Croutons Mushrooms And Goat Cheese Recipe How To Make Crunchy Salad With Bacon Ranch Croutons Mushrooms And Goat Cheese Delish Com

Ingredients

4 slices bacon

2 thick slices crusty bread, torn into bite-size pieces

1 tbsp. Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dips Mix

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced

kosher salt

2 oz. fresh goat cheese

1/4 c. buttermilk

1/4 c. mayonnaise

1/4 c. sour cream

1 tbsp. lemon juice

Freshly ground black pepper

1 romaine heart, chopped

2 oz. baby kale

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving fat, and let cool, then break into pieces. Step 2In a medium bowl, toss bread pieces with bacon fat and Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dips Mix until fully coated. Spread on rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Step 3Heat olive oil in same skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms, season with salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.Step 4 Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, whisk together goat cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add romaine, kale, mushrooms, bacon, and croutons and toss to coat.