Description
Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a creamy and crunchy dish combining fresh cucumbers, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and green onions. It’s the perfect quick and flavorful side dish or snack, ideal for gatherings or casual meals.
Ingredients
2–3 cups sliced cucumbers
½ cup ranch dressing
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
½ teaspoon dried dill (optional)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, ranch dressing, shredded cheddar, green onions, and dill.
- Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated with dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Stir again just before serving.
Notes
- Add avocado for extra creaminess and richness.
- For a lighter version, swap ranch dressing with Greek yogurt.
- Toast sunflower seeds, almonds, or roasted chickpeas for added crunch.
- For heat, add hot sauce or chopped jalapeños.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro can be used instead of dill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
