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Addictive Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

addictive cucumber ranch crack salad recipe made easy at home. This crunchy, creamy, and savory cucumber salad is so irresistible it's nicknamed 'crack' for a
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 3 large English cucumbers thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives chopped
Dressing
  • 1 cup ranch dressing store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional

Method
 

  1. Wash and thinly slice the English cucumbers (about 1/8-inch thick). If using regular cucumbers, peel and seed them first. Place slices in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream, white vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add the halved grape tomatoes, sliced red onion, crumbled bacon, fresh dill, and chives to the bowl with the cucumbers. Toss gently to distribute.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated. Be gentle to avoid breaking the cucumber slices.
  5. Transfer the salad to a white round serving bowl. Garnish with reserved bacon, fresh parsley, and optional shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for a colder salad.