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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad:

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Your Go-To Summer Crunch Delight

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing, no-cook dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese can be substituted or omitted
  • 1/2 cup Cooked Bacon crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing your preferred brand
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill optional, chopped
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumbers under cool running water, peel if preferred, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Sprinkle crumbled cooked bacon over the mixture, then toss to combine.
  4. Pour ranch dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
  5. Season the salad with salt, pepper, and fresh dill if using. Mix gently again.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Toss lightly before serving and arrange attractively on a platter, garnishing with dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh produce for optimal flavor and dice ingredients uniformly for the best texture. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

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