Description
Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon is the ideal side dish that combines refreshing cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and crispy bacon, all enveloped in a creamy ranch dressing. This delightful salad is quick to prepare, making it perfect for summer barbecues and potlucks or as a light weeknight dinner. With its vibrant flavors and satisfying crunch, it’s sure to be a hit with family and friends. Plus, it takes just ten minutes to whip up, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company around you.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups cucumbers, spiralized or thinly sliced
- 4 strips of bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and dry ranch seasoning mix; stir until well blended.
- Chop the fresh tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. If using a spiralizer, spiralize the cucumbers; otherwise, slice them thinly.
- Cook the bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; crumble once cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared cucumbers, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon; pour the dressing over and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg