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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: A Cool, Crunchy Delight

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing and customizable dish perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 cups Cucumbers sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or goat cheese
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing or yogurt-based dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and slice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.
  2. Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with cucumbers and tomatoes.
  3. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Crumble the bacon.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and crumbled bacon.
  5. Add the shredded cheese to the bowl and stir gently to combine.
  6. Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and add the fresh dill. Toss to coat evenly.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  9. Toss the salad again before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, in-season vegetables for the best flavor. Add bacon just before serving to keep it crispy.

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