Description
A refreshing and flavorful Cucumber Tomato Salad with Bacon & Ranch, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup ranch dressing
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Add cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, bacon, cheddar cheese, and parsley to a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together ranch dressing, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and dill until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving to let the flavors blend.
- Serve: Give the salad a gentle toss just before serving and sprinkle with extra crispy bacon if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or avocados for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg