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Classic Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Classic Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: A Creamy Delight Awaits

Experience the delightful blend of fresh cucumbers, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch in this Classic Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Cucumbers sliced into ¼-inch rounds
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese freshly shredded
  • 8 slices Bacon cooked until crispy
  • ¼ cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped; or 1 tsp dried dill
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix like Hidden Valley
Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 8-10 minutes in a skillet or 4-5 minutes in the microwave. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  2. Slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and dry ranch seasoning until smooth.
  4. In the bowl with cucumbers, add crumbled bacon, cheese, red onion, and dill, and mix gently.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and fold together without mashing the cucumbers.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Keep bacon and dressing separate for meal prep until serving.

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