Description
A bright and crunchy salad featuring cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, creamy ranch dressing, sharp cheddar cheese, and smoky bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons depending on size. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the red onion.
- Combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion in a large bowl.
- Pour in the ranch dressing and gently toss until the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh dill if using.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For optimal freshness, store the dressing separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required after bacon is pre-cooked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg