Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: A Refreshing Keto Delight

Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a tasty, addictive low-carb salad perfect for quick snacks or BBQ sides.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 large Cucumbers English or Persian varieties preferred.
1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Freshly shredded for best texture.
6 slices Cooked Bacon Crispy, crumbled bacon for flavor.
1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted.
1 packet Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix For easy flavor enhancement.
1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced; soak in water if too pungent.
2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Can substitute with dried dill.
1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on bacon and ranch saltiness.
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill For topping.
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, optional for garnish.

Equipment

mixing bowl
frying pan
Spatula

Method

Preparation Steps

Cook the bacon until crispy using a frying pan or microwave, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
Wash and slice cucumbers into ¼-inch rounds, placing them in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, mix sour cream with the dry ranch seasoning until smooth.
Add shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced onion, and dill to the cucumbers and mix gently.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Season with salt and pepper, serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, keep the dressing separate until serving to avoid sogginess and maintain crunch.

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