🥒 Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad
Mediterranean Style
🌿 Description
This Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad is cool, creamy, and bursting with flavor from crisp cucumbers, smoky bacon, sharp cheese, and a herby ranch-style yogurt dressing. It comes together in minutes and is always a hit at potlucks, picnics, and BBQs. The Mediterranean twist swaps heavy mayo for Greek yogurt while keeping that irresistible “just one more bite” vibe.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Salad
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3 cups cucumbers, diced or sliced
(English or Persian work best) -
½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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6 slices bacon, cooked crispy & crumbled
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¼ cup green onions, sliced
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2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Creamy Ranch Dressing
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¾ cup Greek yogurt (plain)
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp dried dill
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½ tsp dried parsley
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Cucumbers
If cucumbers are watery, lightly salt and let sit 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
2️⃣ Make the Ranch Dressing
Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, cheddar, bacon, green onions, and fresh herbs.
4️⃣ Toss & Chill
Add dressing and toss gently. Chill 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🍽️ Serving Tips
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Serve cold for maximum crunch
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Perfect with grilled chicken, burgers, or wraps
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Add cracked black pepper just before serving
❓ Q & A
Q: Why is it called “crack” salad?
A: Because it’s ridiculously addictive — not because of any ingredient 😄
Q: Can I make it ahead of time?
A: Yes! Make up to 24 hours ahead. Add bacon right before serving.
Q: Can I use mayonnaise instead of yogurt?
A: You can substitute half mayo, half yogurt if you want it richer.
Q: Is this salad keto or low-carb?
A: Yes! Just use full-fat yogurt and check cheese labels.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Absolutely — skip bacon or replace with toasted nuts or olives.
