Ultimate Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad: Incredible Flavor!
This Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is a refreshing and addictive dish that combines crisp cucumbers with creamy ranch dressing and savory toppings. Perfect for potlucks or as a light lunch, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Crisp Cucumbers
- Creamy Ranch Dressing
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Crispy Beef Bits
- Buttery Crackers
- Fresh Dill or Chives (Optional but Recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cucumbers: Wash your cucumbers thoroughly. If peeling, do that now. Slice them into uniform, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Make Your Crispy Beef Bits: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and other seasonings. Cook until crispy, drain excess fat, and crumble finely.
- Shred the Cheese: Shred or dice the sharp cheddar cheese and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Combine the Main Ingredients: Add the cooled crispy beef bits to the bowl with cucumbers and cheese. If using, finely chop and add fresh dill or chives.
- Dress the Salad: Pour ranch dressing over the ingredients in the bowl, toss gently until everything is coated.
- Chill (Optional but Recommended): Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Crush the Crackers and Serve: Crush buttery crackers in a zip-top bag. Sprinkle over the salad right before serving and toss gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: For the best texture, add the crushed crackers just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy. Customize the salad with different types of crackers or add grilled chicken for a heartier meal.