Refreshing Easy Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad in Just 10 Minutes

Enjoy this Easy Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad, a refreshing mix of cucumbers, creamy ranch, and bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups cucumbers fresh, sliced thin
1 cup creamy ranch dressing or Greek yogurt ranch
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated or cubed
4 slices crispy bacon cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons green onions chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
1 teaspoon dried dill weed or fresh if available
to taste salt adjust according to preference
to taste pepper adjust according to preference

Equipment

cutting board
Knife
Mixing Bowl
Measuring spoons
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cool water, and slice them into thin rounds, approximately ¼ inch thick.
Chop the green onions finely and crumble cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces. Add these to the bowl with cucumbers.
Grate or chop the sharp cheddar cheese and fold it into the cucumber mixture.
Pour ranch dressing over the mixture, followed by garlic powder, dill weed, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes.
Once chilled, give the salad a gentle stir, serve in a bowl, and garnish with extra bacon or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the salad for enhanced flavor and texture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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