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A serving bowl with ranch cucumber salad, with dill and bacon garnish.

Ranch Cucumber Salad

Diana Rattray
Crisp, cool, and incredibly addictive, this ranch cucumber and bacon salad is a must-make summer side.
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Servings 4
Calories 333
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Bacon

  • 4 strips bacon

For the Cucumbers

  • 1 large English cucumber
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

For the Dressing

  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, dry mix
  • ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill

For the Assembly

  • ½ cup coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Chopped fresh dill or dill fronds, optional
  • Reserved chopped bacon

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Instructions

Cook the Bacon

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Arrange the bacon in the pan.
  • Bake the bacon for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, then chop and set aside.

Salt the Cucumbers

  • Meanwhile, slice the English cucumber in half lengthwise and cut it into 1/2-inch thick half-moons. Toss the cucumber slices in a bowl along with the sliced red onion and kosher salt and let stand for 20 minutes.

Make the Dressing

  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of dill. Taste and season with more ranch seasoning and pepper if needed.

Assemble the Salad

  • Drain the cucumbers and red onion in a colander. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, then add them to the bowl with the dressing mixture. Add the shredded cheese and reserved chopped bacon. Mix well.
    • Tip:If the dressing seems too thick, add a teaspoon or two of apple cider vinegar.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with chopped fresh dill or dill fronds, if desired.
    Ranch cucumber salad with bacon and cheddar cheese in a serving bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 1081mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 332IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 0.3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword bacon, cookout food, cucumbers, ranch dressing, summer salads
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