Description
Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing and creamy dish that combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, savory bacon, and shredded cheese all coated in rich ranch dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light side dish during any meal. With its burst of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Easy to customize with your choice of ingredients, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing them thoroughly. Peel if desired and dice into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, shredded cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour ranch dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. If using fresh dill, add it now and mix again.
- Transfer to a serving dish or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg