Description
Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and savory bacon, all tossed in a creamy ranch dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a light lunch, this salad will elevate any meal with its burst of flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s easy to whip up and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Whether served on its own or as a side dish, this salad is sure to impress guests with its delightful taste and colorful presentation.
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 your choice)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and tomatoes; dice cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Finely chop the red onion for added crunch.
- Cook raw bacon until crispy; crumble if pre-cooked.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, bacon, and cheese.
- Add ranch dressing and chopped dill; stir until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving; toss well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg