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Cucumber Ranch Salad

Cucumber Ranch Salad: Your Go-To Refreshing Summer Side

This Cucumber Ranch Salad is a refreshing summer side that combines creamy ranch dressing with crisp cucumbers and sweet onions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Cucumbers Leave skin on for texture
  • 1 cup Onions Sweet or green onions for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Ranch Dressing Adjust amount to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and keeps cucumbers crisp
  • 2 cups Cold Water For soaking cucumbers
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Choose your favorite color
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Parsley or dill for flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes For more color and sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the Cucumbers: Wash cucumbers, slice them into thin rounds, and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Salt and Soak: Cover with cold water, add salt, stir gently, and let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  3. Drain and Add Onions: Drain and rinse cucumbers, then add chopped sweet or green onions.
  4. Dress the Salad: Pour ranch dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
  5. Add Pepper and Serve: Grind black pepper over the salad and give a final toss before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soak cucumbers in salted cold water for best crispness. Allow salad to chill for at least 30 minutes after dressing for flavor melding.

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