Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
A refreshing Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad with creamy ranch dressing, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for summer.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced thin
- ½ cup creamy ranch dressing
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup crispy bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoon fresh green onions, chopped
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- Salt to taste
- fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds - about ¼ inch thick works perfectly.
- Chop the green onions into small pieces.
- If your bacon isn't already cooked, fry it up until crispy and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
Mixing
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the sliced cucumbers, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Give everything a gentle mix so it's evenly distributed.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the cucumber mixture. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, dried dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Gently toss everything until the cucumbers are nicely coated with the ranch dressing and all the flavors are mixed throughout.
- For the best flavor, pop it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to let everything meld together.
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra bacon bits or green onions if you're feeling fancy.
Notes
This salad is best when allowed to chill for a short period to let the flavors develop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
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