Description
This Cucumber Ranch BLT Salad takes all the flavors you love from a classic BLT and turns them into a crisp, refreshing salad. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy bacon, crisp lettuce, and cool cucumber are tossed with creamy ranch dressing for the ultimate easy side dish or light lunch. Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor—perfect for summer days or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 4 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 large cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Wash and chop lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes. Cook bacon until crispy, drain, and chop.
- Mix dressing: In a small bowl, whisk ranch dressing with lemon juice (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble salad: In a large bowl, layer lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle with ranch dressing, toss lightly, and serve immediately for best crunch.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced avocado or croutons.
- Use turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- If making ahead, keep dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for bacon)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cucumber ranch BLT salad, bacon lettuce tomato salad, creamy ranch cucumber salad, summer salad recipe