Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
A delightful combination of fresh cucumbers, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing, chopping off the ends, and slicing them into chunks.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the chopped cucumbers, crispy bacon, green onions, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the ingredients and gently fold to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve garnished with extra green onions or cheese, if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad chill before serving. You can create variations by using tzatziki or adding fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, ranch, bacon, summer, side dish
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