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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Summer!

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings, blending crispy veggies, bacon, and zesty ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large Cucumbers Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for freshness.
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion Soak in cold water if too sharp.
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon Crispy and crumbled.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or your choice) Feta can be used for Mediterranean flavor.
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Or Greek yogurt-based dressing for a lighter option.
  • 1 handful Fresh Dill Or omit if not available.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper To enhance overall taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash 2 large cucumbers and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes.
  2. Finely chop half a red onion; soak in cold water for 10 minutes if desired.
  3. Cook 4 slices of raw bacon in a skillet until crispy, about 6-8 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and chopped onion, gently tossing together.
  5. Add crumbled bacon and 1 cup of shredded cheese to the vegetable mixture.
  6. Pour 1 cup of ranch dressing over the salad and add fresh dill if available.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then chill for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Before serving, toss the salad well and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, add the bacon just before serving to maintain its crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

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