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Cucumber bacon ranch salad

Crispy Cucumber Bacon Ranch Salad for a Refreshing Lunch

Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors with this Cucumber Bacon Ranch Salad, perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Sliced into thin rounds
  • 6 strips Bacon Cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Sliced thinly
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Dill Chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon by preheating a skillet over medium heat. Add bacon strips and cook for 8–10 minutes until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  2. Prepare the vegetables by washing and slicing cucumbers, halving cherry tomatoes, and slicing red onion. Combine in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl and gently fold together.
  4. Drizzle ranch dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh dill, salt, and black pepper, tossing to incorporate.
  6. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store salad in a lidded container in the fridge for up to 2 days, keeping bacon separate until serving.

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