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Classic Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

A refreshing and creamy salad featuring cucumbers, ranch dressing, and crispy bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 large cucumbers sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing
  • 1 cup ranch dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Slice the cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Cook the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, and red onion.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, fresh dill, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving to keep the cucumbers crisp.

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