Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
A vibrant and addictive cucumber salad with ranch dressing, cheddar, and crispy bacon, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and slicing the cucumbers.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown; set aside to cool and crumble.
- Combine the sliced cucumbers, crumbled bacon, and green onions in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the cucumber mixture with ranch dressing and adjust to taste.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and gently fold to combine.
- Season with black pepper and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if time allows, then serve.
Notes
For variations, try adding cherry tomatoes, diced jalapeños, or substituting with vegan ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, ranch dressing, summer salad, easy recipe