Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances creamy ranch dressing with crunchy vegetables. This salad is ideal for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light lunch option. With its enticing blend of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and turkey bacon, it offers a delightful medley of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and tomatoes; dice cucumbers and halve the tomatoes.
- Finely chop the red onion for added zest.
- Cook turkey bacon until crispy if using raw; crumble it into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, turkey bacon, and shredded cheese.
- Pour ranch dressing over the mixture; add chopped dill. Stir until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss before serving to ensure an even distribution of ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup / 150g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg