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Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

A creamy, crunchy cucumber salad loaded with ranch, bacon, and cheddar cheese—perfect for summer gatherings and quick meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 4 cups cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise optional
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt or to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers thinly and pat dry.
  2. Cook bacon until crispy and crumble.
  3. Mix sour cream, ranch, mayonnaise, and spices in a bowl.
  4. Add cucumbers, cheese, bacon, and green onions.
  5. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled and consumed within 2 days.