Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
A refreshing and creamy salad packed with crunchy cucumbers, crispy bacon, and tangy ranch dressing, perfect for summer barbecues and casual dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Dice cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Chop the red onion: Finely chop the onion and soak in cold water for 10 minutes.
- Cook the bacon: Cook raw bacon in a skillet until crispy or skip if using pre-cooked bacon bits.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, combine cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bacon bits. Pour in ranch dressing and stir gently.
- Season to perfection: Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh dill or parsley. Chill for 30 minutes if desired.
Notes
Best when prepared fresh, but can be made a few hours ahead. Add dressing just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, ranch, bacon, summer, side dish