Description
This Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is creamy, crunchy, and addictive. Crisp cucumbers, cheese, and savory bacon are tossed in a flavorful ranch dressing, making it a perfect side dish or potluck favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup crushed buttery crackers (like Ritz)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar, and chopped red onion.
- Add ranch dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in crushed crackers just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley or chives if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Add crushed crackers at the last minute to prevent sogginess. You can substitute bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a vegetarian version. This salad can be prepared ahead, but keep dressing and crackers separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, ranch salad, crack salad, creamy salad, bacon salad