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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad - A Cool and Creamy Summer Treat

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing and easy summer dish, loaded with crisp cucumbers, creamy dressing, bacon, and cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers English or Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded
  • 6 slices Cooked Bacon Crispy, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped, or use dried
  • to taste Salt & Pepper For seasoning
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute
  • 1 package Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix Use store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Bacon: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and cool before crumbling.
  2. Cut Cucumbers: Wash and slice cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds without peeling to retain freshness.
  3. Mix Dressing: In a bowl, combine sour cream and ranch seasoning. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and dill. Gently mix.
  5. Dress Salad: Pour ranch dressing over the cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  6. Season & Serve: Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best when served fresh, with dressing kept separate if storing leftovers. Adjust seasoning carefully due to the saltiness of bacon.

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