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But here's the thing: spring is teasing us with warmer days (we hit the upper 80s last week!), and my garden is waking up. My chives are already poking through the soil, sparking that familiar itch to plant and dream about the harvest ahead. Cucumbers are always my star performer—they're a breeze to grow, produce like crazy, and I can't get enough of them. Over the years, I've whipped up every cucumber concoction imaginable: pickles, tzatziki, gazpacho, you name it.
Then, against my better judgment, I caved and tried this so-called “Million Dollar Cucumber Salad.” The name screamed gimmick, but curiosity (and a bumper crop in mind) won out. And wow, was I wrong to doubt it—this salad is fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor that screams summer. It will undoubtedly become my go-to for potlucks, quick lunches, or just snacking straight from the bowl. Trust me, if it converted a skeptic like me, it'll win you over too.
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Million Dollar Cucumber Salad
2 English cucumbers, sliced into ¼” rounds
½ t. garlic powder
½ t. dried
dill
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pinch of cayenne
2 green onions, chopped
1/3 c. chopped, cooked bacon
½ c. ranch salad dressing
½ c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers with garlic powder, dill, salt, and
pepper until evenly coated.
Add the chopped green onions, bacon bits, and ranch dressing.
Give it a good mix to combine everything.
Sprinkle in the shredded Cheddar cheese and toss one final time
for that perfect cheesy finish.
Serve it up immediately for maximum crunch and freshness—enjoy!
This salad is ridiculously simple, comes together in minutes, and disappears just as fast. Whether you're prepping for garden season or just craving something light and zesty, give it a whirl. Who knows? It might just become your new “million dollar” favorite.
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5 comments:
Gosh Pattie, I'll eat anything with Ranch, cheese, and bacon on it - LOL! This one looks delicious. I do love English cukes. Do you grow them?
Linda, I am growing them this year. We'll see how that works out. :-)
Yum yum yum on this. Maybe you can find a better name for it! Years ago I saw a slew of "better than s*x" recipes and I rolled my eyes and rolled on. Absolutely not am I going to buy into hype. And...I am sad to tell you I like a well done Red Velvet thing. Must be moist, though.
Gina, you are so funny! Don’t get me started on the whole red velvet craze. I want nothing to do with red velvet anything, even if it’s a garment.
It certainly has all of the ingredients that I love in a summertime salad. I'm sold on it just from that alone LOL. It does look fresh and inviting. We haven't had too many warm days in Indiana just yet, but I can feel them coming soon and when they do, this refreshing cucumber dish will be whipped up in a hurry.
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