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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: The Ultimate Summer Side Delight

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a fresh, quick, and easy summer side that is gluten-free and low-carb.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Cucumbers Use English cucumbers for less seeds
  • 1 cup Creamy Ranch Dressing Greek yogurt ranch for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Pepper jack or blue cheese for variation
  • 4 slices Crispy Bacon Fry until crispy and crumble
  • ¼ cup Fresh Green Onions Chives or scallions are alternatives
For Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic could be used instead
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Dill Weed Fresh dill is an excellent substitute
  • Salt To taste
  • Fresh Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • colander
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash 2 to 3 medium cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into ¼ inch rounds. Drain excess moisture in a colander.
  2. Fry 4 to 6 slices of bacon over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until crispy. Remove from skillet, crumble into pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cucumber slices, crumbled bacon, 1 cup of shredded cheddar, and ¼ cup of chopped green onions. Stir gently.
  4. Pour 1 cup of ranch dressing over the mixture, add garlic powder, dill weed, salt, and pepper. Fold gently to mix.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling enhances flavor; drain cucumbers well to prevent watery salad. Garnish with extra green onions or bacon before serving.

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