Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
This Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor. Fresh cucumbers and red onion are coated in a cool ranch dressing, then mixed with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon. It is an easy no-cook salad that makes a refreshing side dish or snack.
Servings: 8
Calories: 371kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cucumbers large , thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion medium, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix 1 ounce
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 slices bacon cooked, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and red onion. Thinly slice them and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix to a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir the chopped fresh dill into the ranch dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and red onion. Toss gently until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Add half of the shredded cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon. Stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese, bacon, and extra fresh dill.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.
Notes
- Slice the cucumbers and onion thinly so the creamy ranch dressing coats every piece.
- For the best texture, add the bacon and cheese garnish shortly before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 794mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 0.4mg