Cucumber Ranch Salad
A quick and easy salad combining fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and creamy ranch dressing, topped with crispy bacon for added flavor.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped Soak in cold water for 10 minutes if a milder flavor is desired.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon Use pre-cooked bacon for quicker prep.
- 1 cup ranch dressing Thin with milk or lemon juice if too thick.
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
- Toss gently to avoid bursting the cherry tomatoes.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and toss to coat every piece evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add dill if desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Keep the dressing separate to maintain crunchiness. Avoid freezing this salad as cucumbers will become mushy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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