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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

This Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing summer side dish featuring crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy bacon, all in a creamy ranch dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked until crispy
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
Seasoning & Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Fresh Dill or Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing the cucumbers under cold water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Rinse the cherry tomatoes thoroughly, halve each tomato and add to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  3. Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl.
  4. Cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, then chop into small pieces and add to the salad.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the salad mixture.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing and sour cream until smooth.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until coated.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately to retain the crunchy texture. Consider customizing with additional ingredients like avocado or crumbled feta.

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