Description
A refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, blended with creamy ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and savory bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
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
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly. Peel if desired and dice them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon.
- Pour ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, fold in fresh dill.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the salad in advance for flavors to meld but keep dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg