Cheesy Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad That’s Fresh and Indulgent
Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a creamy, crunchy salad with cucumbers, cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing for a refreshingly addictive snack or side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 minutes 1x
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups cucumber, thinly sliced or chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 2 tablespoons homemade ranch)
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and lightly salt; pat dry after 5–10 minutes.
- Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning.
- Toss cucumbers with cheddar and bacon.
- Add dressing and fold gently.
- Optional: fold in red onion.
- Garnish with parsley or chives and chill before serving.
Notes
Pat cucumbers dry to avoid watery salad; add bacon last for crispiness.