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Cucumber ranch BLT salad close-up with bacon and ranch dressing.

How to make Cucumber Ranch BLT Salad

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook (assemble)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This refreshing Cucumber Ranch BLT Salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, savory bacon, and a creamy ranch-mayo dressing for the ultimate quick and easy summer side. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch, this salad offers all the flavors of a classic BLT with a cool, crunchy twist.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups sliced cucumbers
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Optional: 2 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and halved cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and mayonnaise until smooth and fully blended.
  3. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and tomato mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Add crumbled bacon and toss again to combine.
  5. If using, fold in chopped lettuce just before serving for extra crunch and volume.
  6. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately, or chill for 10–15 minutes for enhanced flavor.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use turkey bacon or reduced-fat dressing and mayo.
  • Great as a make-ahead salad—just add the lettuce right before serving.
  • Add diced avocado for extra creaminess.
  • This salad is naturally gluten free if your bacon and dressing are certified gluten-free.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 185
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg