Best Easy Cucumber Ranch Salad Recipes

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RANCH CUCUMBER SALAD



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A NICE SIDE DISH! Family Favorite. There are many ways to prepare cucumbers, but this is my quick and easy favorite recipe!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dill (optional)

Steps:

  • After slicing cucumbers, add salt and pepper. Add onions, dressing and dill.
  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

CUCUMBER RANCH DRESSING



Cucumber Ranch Dressing image

Ranch dressing pairs up well with sturdy lettuces, not delicate ones, which droop under its heft. Ours also makes a refreshing dip for blanched vegetables such as these mixed beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 1/2 tablespoons (about 1 lemon) fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Stir together cucumber, shallot, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, cayenne, parsley, and chives in a medium bowl. Season with additional salt and cayenne, if desired.

CREAMY GARDEN CUCUMBER SALAD



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Wonderful side dish to have at your family cookouts! Quick and easy, and the flavors really transform your garden cucumbers. You can also add grape or cherry tomatoes for enhancement. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Provided by EQUILDOTTSIN

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large cucumbers, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup half-and-half
½ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
5 large green onions, thinly sliced
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as Lipton® Recipe Secrets®)
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 teaspoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Arrange cucumber slices in a large bowl, generously seasoning each layer of cucumber with salt and pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Drain liquid from cucumbers. Gently press cucumber slices with paper towel to absorb any remaining liquid.
  • Stir half-and-half, sour cream, mayonnaise, green onions, ranch dressing mix, sugar, dill, celery salt, and lime juice together in a small bowl; pour over cucumber slices and gently stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 528.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CREAMY RANCH CUCUMBER SALAD



Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad image

Make and share this Creamy Ranch Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
5 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup red onion, rings
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix dressing and pepper in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate.

EASY CUCUMBER RANCH SALAD



Easy cucumber ranch salad image

This is so good as a side salad. Also good on sandwich or buger for a change of pace.

Provided by Natalie Kilgore

Categories     Other Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 large cucumbers
4 slice bacon, cooked, or real bacon bits or pieces
2 oz buttermilk ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • 1. peel, seed, and cube, cucumber to 1/2 inch cubes, or you can just cube with peel and seeds if you desire.
  • 2. cook 2-4 slices bacon to desired crispness, and chop to 1/2 in pieces, or you can also buy real bacon bits or pieces ready made.
  • 3. Combine bacon, cucumber and 2oz. of your favorite butter milk ranch salad dressings. Let sit covered for 15 mins.

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