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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Quick, Creamy, and Totally Addictive

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a quick, creamy, and totally addictive dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 2 medium Cucumbers Fresh English or Persian cucumbers, cut into rounds
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream You can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix Store-bought or homemade
For the Flavor Punch
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon Crumble after cooking
  • 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shred your own for better flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill Or use dried dill as a substitute
For the Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon in a pan until crispy, about 6-8 minutes, then crumble.
  2. Slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine sour cream and ranch seasoning in a medium bowl, mix until smooth.
  4. Add cheddar, crumbled bacon, red onion, and dill to the cucumbers.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently fold to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using fresh ingredients enhances the flavor and texture. Chill for optimal taste before serving.

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