Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

A lighter and refreshing salad that everyone will love, perfect for game day or as a Super Bowl side. It's addicting with its ranch dressing!

By @daniela_dish

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers
• 0.5 pound cooked bacon
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons scallions
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons dried dill
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 0.25 tablespoon garlic powder
• 0.25 tablespoon onion powder
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste pepper

Instructions

1. Thinly slice 2 large cucumbers and place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Chop 1/2 pound of cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl with the cucumbers.
3. Add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl.
4. Thinly slice 2 tablespoons of scallions and add them to the salad mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sour cream and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of buttermilk to the dressing mixture.
7. Mix in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh chives, 2 tablespoons of dried dill, and 2 tablespoons of dried parsley into the dressing.
8. Add 1/4 tablespoon of garlic powder and 1/4 tablespoon of onion powder to the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Pour the prepared ranch dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
10. Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for a more refreshing taste.