Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bacon, and a creamy ranch dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced pat dry with paper towels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (full-fat recommended)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers: Slice thin and pat completely dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine: Add cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and half the bacon to the bowl. Toss gently to coat in the dressing.
- Add cheese: Fold in most of the cheddar, reserving some for topping.
- Top and serve: Transfer to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese, bacon, and fresh dill. Chill 15 minutes before serving if possible.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg