Ingredients
– 2 cups cucumbers (English or Persian preferred), sliced into ¼-inch rounds (no peeling needed)
– ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
– ⅓ cup cooked bacon, crumbled (equivalent to 4-5 slices)
– ½ cup sour cream
– 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning mix
– 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
– 1-2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
– salt to taste
– black pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Cook bacon: Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble it and allow it to cool.
2-Slice cucumbers: Slice cucumbers into ¼-inch thick rounds.
3-Whisk dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream and dry ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
4-Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped red onion, and chopped dill.
5-Toss salad: Pour the ranch dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
6-Season salad: Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7-Serve or chill: Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to enhance flavor before serving.
Last Step:
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🥒 Slice cucumbers evenly into ¼-inch rounds for optimal texture.
🥓 Ensure bacon is fully crisp and cooled before crumbling to keep salad from getting soggy.
🥄 Toss salad gently to maintain the cucumbers’ natural crunch and toss dressing thoroughly for even coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g