Description
A refreshing and flavor-packed salad featuring cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and crispy bacon, dressed in creamy ranch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Wash cucumbers and tomatoes, dice the cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Chop the Onion: Finely chop the red onion.
- Cook the Bacon: If using raw bacon, cook it until crispy, then crumble it.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add Bacon and Cheese: Mix in crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
- Dress the Salad: Pour ranch dressing over the mixture and add chopped dill.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Toss Before Serving: Toss salad to redistribute dressing and ingredients.
Notes
Use fresh seasonal ingredients for the best flavor. Dress just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, ranch, summer, side dish, BBQ