Description
Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is the ultimate refreshing and indulgent side dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, and even as a light main course. This irresistible creation combines the cool crunch of cucumbers with the creamy, tangy flavors of ranch dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cup sliced cucumbers
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoon chopped green onions
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by slicing the cucumbers into thin, even rounds. The uniform slicing ensures the salad has a cohesive texture.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
- Pour in the ranch dressing and sprinkle in the garlic powder and dried dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated and combined.
- For best results, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
This Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is versatile and can be served as a side dish or a light main meal. Consider garnishing with additional green onions or fresh dill for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg