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Cucumber bacon ranch salad

Refreshing Cucumber Bacon Ranch Salad for Quick BBQ Delights

This Cucumber Bacon Ranch Salad combines fresh cucumbers, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing for a delightful and quick side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Firm cucumbers for best texture
  • 6 slices Bacon Thick-cut for richer taste
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, substitute with regular if needed
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Can use any cheese based on preference
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Substitute with parsley if unavailable
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Homemade or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • to taste Salt For seasoning
  • to taste Black Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for about 8–10 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds and place in a large mixing bowl. Halve cherry tomatoes and thinly slice red onion before adding to the bowl.
  3. Gently stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese into the bowl of vegetables.
  4. Pour ranch dressing over the mixture and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Sprinkle chopped dill over the salad and season with salt and black pepper. Stir gently to incorporate.
  6. Serve immediately or let chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture, keep bacon separate until ready to serve. Lightly salt cucumbers before mixing to reduce excess moisture.

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