Description
A delightful combination of fresh vegetables and creamy ranch dressing that’s both refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (can be substituted or omitted)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, peel if desired, and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, and if using, sprinkle in the fresh dill and mix gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using turkey bacon or omitting the bacon completely. Fresh herbs can brighten the dish significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg