Is BBQ Ranch Chopped Salad Vegan?


Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce, Broccoli, Red Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Carrot, Green Onion, Ranch Dressing: Canola Oil, Buttermilk (Skim Milk, Whey, Water, Milk Solids, Whey Powder, Corn Starch, Tapioca Starch, Disodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Carob Bean Gum, Bacterial Culture), Water, Liquid Egg Yolk, Sugar, Cider Vinegar, Onion, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Green Onion, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Spice, Mustard Flour, Bbq Sauce: Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Tomato Paste, Molasses, Modified Corn Starch, Red Chili Pepper, Corn Syrup, Natural Smoke Flavour, Chipotle Pepper, Caramel Colour, Capers, Dried Garlic, Anchovy, Natural Flavour, Tamarind, Dried Onion, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate, Chili Lime Tortilla Chips: Ground White Corn, Vegetable Oils, Sour Cream Powder (Cream, Skim Milk, Active Lactic Cultures, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), Corn Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Paprika, Whey, Spice And Spices Extracts, Lime Juice Powder (Lime Juice Solids, Lime Oil), Bacon Crumbles: Pork Belly, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Ascorbate
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.