Fresh Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
A crisp and refreshing salad featuring cucumbers, creamy ranch dressing, crunchy bacon bits, and cheddar cheese. Perfect for any occasion and incredibly easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced thinly and evenly
- 6 strips of crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup creamy ranch dressing
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.
- Fry the bacon strips in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cucumber slices, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions (if using).
- Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Finish with a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover the bowl and place the salad in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with extra green onions if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
If cucumbers are extra watery, sprinkle them with salt and let them sit in a colander for 10 minutes before adding to the salad. Customize the cheese or add diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
Keywords: Cucumber salad, Ranch salad, Bacon salad, Easy salad recipe, Summer salad