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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: The Ultimate Creamy and Crunchy Side Dish

This Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad features thick-sliced cucumbers coated in velvety ranch dressing, topped with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and fresh herbs. A perfect, addictive side dish for any summer BBQ or family dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large English Cucumbers Sliced 1/4 inch thick, skin-on
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt For sweating cucumbers
  • 1.5 cups (360ml) Creamy Ranch Dressing Use a thick variety
  • 1 tsp (2g) Cracked Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 8 slices (225g) Bacon Cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1 cup (113g) Sharp Cheddar Cheese Finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh Dill Chopped
  • 4 medium Green Onions Thinly sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Chef's Knife or Mandoline For consistent slicing
  • 1 Colander For draining cucumbers
  • 1 Skillet For frying bacon

Method
 

Prep and Drain
  1. Slice English cucumbers into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Toss with salt in a colander and let sit for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. Pat the cucumbers thoroughly dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen cloth.
Cook Toppings
  1. Fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until dark reddish-brown and very crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into clusters.
Assemble
  1. In a large bowl, fold the dried cucumbers into the thick ranch dressing along with half of the dill and half of the pepper.
  2. Transfer to a white ceramic bowl. Top with shredded cheddar, bacon crumbles, remaining dill, scallions, and extra black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 11gFat: 26gFiber: 1g

Notes

Ensure cucumbers are completely dry before mixing with ranch to keep the dressing thick.
Use English cucumbers to avoid the need for peeling or seeding.
Keyword Bacon Ranch Salad,Creamy Cucumber Salad,Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

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