Classic Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
This Classic Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad features fresh cucumbers, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch dressing, making it a perfect side dish.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 cups cucumbers sliced (English or Persian cucumbers preferred)
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
Dairy & Meat
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup cooked bacon crumbled (4–5 slices)
- ½ cup sour cream
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix like Hidden Valley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Crisp the bacon in a pan or microwave, then crumble and let cool.
- Cut cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds. No need to peel if using English or mini cucumbers.
- Stir sour cream and ranch seasoning mix together until smooth and creamy.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, red onion, and dill.
- Add the ranch dressing and gently mix until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or chill for extra flavor.
Notes
Chilling the salad after mixing enhances the flavors.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg
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