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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Crunchy, Creamy, and Customizable

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing combination of crunchy cucumbers, tangy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and savory cheese that's perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2-3 medium Cucumbers Use in-season cucumbers for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with any firm tomato if needed.
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Can swap with green onion for a milder flavor.
  • 4 strips Cooked Bacon Can replace with crispy chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or others; try mozzarella or goat cheese for variety.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt-based ranch.
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Dill Replace with parsley or cilantro for different flavors.
  • to taste Salt Adjust to personal taste.
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to personal taste.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash 2–3 medium cucumbers and slice them into bite-sized pieces. Halve a cup of cherry tomatoes. Finely chop half a red onion or use green onion. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook about four strips of bacon until crispy, roughly 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess grease and crumble.
  3. In the bowl with the cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions, add the crumbled bacon and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Gently fold to mix.
  4. Drizzle 1 cup of ranch dressing over the salad and add sprigs of freshly chopped dill. Mix until well coated.
  5. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary and mix again.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  7. After chilling, give the salad a final toss and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Customize with fruits or herbs as desired. For a lighter version, substitute regular ranch with Greek yogurt-based dressing.

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