Ranch Cucumber Bacon Mix (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Base
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2 to 3 cups cucumber slices, either thin circles or half-moon shapes
→ Dressing and Mix-ins
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1/2 cup ranch dressing
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1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
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1/4 cup broken crispy bacon pieces, roughly 3 to 4 cooked strips
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2 tablespoons diced green onions
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1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
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Salt and black pepper, as needed
# Steps to Follow:
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Sprinkle salt lightly over the cucumber slices and let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Use paper towels to blot away extra moisture.
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Combine the ranch dressing with cheese, bacon bits, green onions, and dill in a big bowl until everything's well mixed together.
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Carefully stir the dried cucumber slices into the dressing combo, making sure they're all nicely covered.
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Give it a quick taste and add more salt or pepper if you think it needs it.
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Pop the finished salad in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes so all the flavors can blend together nicely.
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If you want, throw some extra bacon pieces or dill on top right before you serve it.
# Additional Notes:
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Getting rid of excess water from cucumbers by salting them first keeps your salad from getting soggy.