Description
A vibrant and crunchy salad featuring fresh cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under running water. Peel if desired, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the salad mix and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste. Add chopped dill if desired and toss again.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish, and enjoy immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Consider substituting the cheddar cheese or omitting it for a lighter version, and feel free to add extra veggies.
Notes
Great for make-ahead meals; store in the fridge and stir before serving for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber salad, ranch dressing, summer salad, quick recipes