Description
This 10-Minute Cucumber Bacon Ranch Salad is a refreshing and creamy summer side dish loaded with crisp cucumbers, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and a flavorful ranch dressing. It comes together quickly and is perfect for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, or an easy everyday lunch.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
For the Ranch Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and thinly slice cucumbers. If desired, sprinkle with a little salt and let them sit for 5 minutes, then drain excess water.
- Make the ranch dressing: In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the salad ingredients: Add cucumbers, bacon, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onion, and herbs to a large bowl.
- Add the dressing: Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
For the crunchiest texture, add the bacon just before serving. You can prepare the dressing ahead of time and store it separately until ready to mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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