Ingredients:

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 roma tomatoes, medium dice
• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup pickle chips
• ½ cup croutons
• ½ lb ground beef
• yogurt-based ranch dressing, enough to coat
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook ground beef until no longer pink, then drain off any excess fat.  In a large bowl, toss romaine, tomatoes, red onion and pickles with ranch dressing. Divide into serving bowls, top with croutons, ground beef and shredded cheese.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free croutons.

Plant-based: Swap ground beef for black beans.

Kid-friendly: Serve deconstructed with yogurt-based ranch and ketchup for dipping.

Want it spicy: Add pickled jalapenos to your salad.