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Classic Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Classic Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Quick, Crunchy, Keto-Friendly

A refreshing and crunchy low-carb salad featuring cucumbers, ranch, bacon, and cheddar. Perfect for summer gatherings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 256
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers English or Persian for best texture
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Fresh-shredded
  • 4 slices Cooked Bacon Crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Or plain Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix Your favorite brand
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Crisp the bacon by cooking in a skillet over medium heat for 6–8 minutes or air-fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes. Crumble once cooled.
  2. Slice cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds and place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix sour cream and ranch seasoning in a separate bowl until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, red onion, and dill to the cucumbers and fold together gently.
  5. Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, toss again, and chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve immediately after preparation, making sure to keep dressing and bacon separate if preparing in advance.

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