Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad - A Refreshing Twist You’ll Love

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a vibrant and customizable dish combining fresh cucumbers, creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and cheese for a delightful summer side.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Fresh Cucumbers Diced into bite-sized pieces
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
4 slices Cooked Bacon Crispy, crumbled
1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or variants like mozzarella

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Preferably yogurt-based for a lighter option
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Chopped, can substitute dried
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Knife
Cutting Board
Skillet

Method

Preparation

Wash cucumbers and cherry tomatoes under cool running water. Dice the cucumbers and halve the tomatoes.
Finely chop the red onion and set aside.
If using raw bacon, fry in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Allow to cool and chop into small pieces.
In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, halved tomatoes, and chopped onion. Stir gently.
Fold in crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
Pour ranch dressing over the mixture and add chopped dill. Stir to coat evenly.
Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste and mix.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Before serving, toss gently to redistribute ingredients and dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed cold and can be customized with additional ingredients as desired.

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