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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Your Perfect Summer Side Dish

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Your Perfect Refreshing Side

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Your Perfect Summer Side Dish. A no-cook delight that elevates any meal in minutes with fresh cucumbers and ranch dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 medium Cucumbers peeled if desired
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
Creamy Elements
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, optional
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped, optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water, then peel if preferred. Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion. Gently toss to evenly distribute.
  3. Incorporate the shredded cheddar cheese into the bowl and mix well.
  4. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the mixture and gently fold in.
  5. Pour ranch dressing over the salad and toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, add freshly chopped dill if desired, and give it one final toss.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. Optional add-ins such as bell peppers or olives can be included for variety.

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