Description
Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing, flavor-packed dish that combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers and cherry tomatoes with the savory crunch of bacon, all enveloped in creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings, this salad boasts vibrant colors and a delightful taste that will impress your guests. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an ideal choice for busy days or as a side to complement grilled meats. Customize it with your favorite veggies or different cheeses for a unique twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or alternative)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Finely chop the red onion.
- Cook raw bacon until crispy and crumble it; if pre-cooked, simply crumble it.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bacon, and cheese.
- Pour ranch dressing over the mixture and add dill; stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg