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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Your Go-To Summer Side Dish

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a quick, refreshing side dish perfect for summer gatherings, combining crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and bacon in a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers chopped into cubes
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or feta for a tangy flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or Parsley for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing thicker dressing preferred
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • to taste Salt to enhance flavors
  • to taste Pepper to enhance flavors

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse and dry the cucumbers. Slice into bite-sized cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and gently toss them into the bowl with the cucumbers.
  3. Finely chop the red onion and add to the bowl.
  4. Cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then chop and add to the bowl.
  5. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the salad mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the ranch dressing and sour cream. Whisk until smooth.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
  8. Season with salt and pepper according to taste, then toss again.
  9. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chop vegetables evenly to enhance texture and balance flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

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