Description
A refreshing and addictive salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, creamy ranch dressing, and smoky bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers (English or Persian preferred)
- 1 cup ranch dressing (light for a healthier option)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or smoked gouda)
- ½ cup cooked and crumbled bacon (or skip for a vegetarian option)
- ¼ cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers into thick slices and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Mix gently until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Chill in the refrigerator before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Add bacon and cheese last to prevent them from becoming soggy. For variations, consider adding sweet corn, Greek yogurt, or rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg