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Cucumber Ranch Salad: The Ultimate Creamy & Crisp Side Dish

This Cucumber Ranch Salad is the ultimate quick and easy side dish. Crisp cucumbers and zesty red onion are tossed in a creamy homemade ranch dressing for a refreshingly flavorful salad perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 155
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Knife or Mandoline
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

  1. Wash, dry, and thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. Place them in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh dill, fresh chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and onions. Gently toss until everything is well-coated.
  4. For best results, cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalProtein: 1gFat: 15gFiber: 1g

Notes

For best texture: Serve within a few hours of making it.
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the dressing and slice the vegetables up to 24 hours in advance, but store them in separate airtight containers in the fridge. Combine 30 minutes before serving.
Keyword cucumber salad,ranch salad,summer salad

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