Cucumber Ranch Crack Salad

Ingredients

• 4 medium cucumbers, sliced into thin rounds
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sweet bell peppers, diced
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 cup ranch dressing
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
• 1/2 cup bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Rinse the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion under cold water and pat dry.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, diced bell peppers, and chopped green onions and toss gently.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and apple cider vinegar (if using) until smooth, then pour over the salad base.
4. Gently fold in the bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds or nuts.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, then serve chilled.

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