Santa Fe Cheeseburger Salad Recipe
grilled mesquite angus burger topped with melted cheddar over crisp romaine with applewood-smoked bacon, tomato, avocado, croutons, crispy onion rings, and chipotle ranch dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood-smoked bacon until crispy. Set aside.
Add the Cheese
In the last minute of cooking the burgers, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and close the grill lid to melt the cheese.
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, chop the romaine lettuce and add diced tomato and sliced avocado.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, mix together ranch dressing, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt to taste. Stir until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
Place the salad mixture on plates, top with the grilled burger patties, crispy bacon, croutons, and onion rings. Drizzle with chipotle ranch dressing.
