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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: The Ultimate Refreshing Side Dish

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing mix of cucumbers, bacon, and cheese with a creamy ranch dressing. A versatile and easy-to-make side dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 6 strips Cooked Bacon crumbled
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar preferred
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing or yogurt-based ranch
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots shredded
  • 1 cup Sliced Jalapeños for spicy kick
  • 1 cup Diced Apples
  • 1 cup Strawberries diced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes under cool running water, then dice the cucumbers and halve the tomatoes.
  2. Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and tomatoes.
  3. Cook bacon until crispy or crumble pre-cooked bacon. Let cool slightly, then add to the bowl.
  4. Combine diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped onion, and crumbled bacon in a mixing bowl.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese and pour ranch dressing over the mixture; mix gently to combine.
  6. Fold in fresh dill, salt, and pepper to taste, ensuring even coating of ranch.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
  8. Toss gently before serving and present in a colorful bowl with optional garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This salad keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days.

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