Description
A creamy and refreshing cucumber salad with ranch-style dressing, cheddar cheese, and tender chicken, perfect as a quick side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet (28 g) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice cucumbers. Optionally salt them, let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add ranch seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chicken.
- Add cucumbers and fresh dill, then toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Salting cucumbers helps prevent excess moisture.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter option.
- Add chili flakes or jalapeños for a spicy variation.
- Best served cold; do not reheat.
- Stir before serving if stored to redistribute dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
