Cucumber Ranch Salad
Cool and crisp, just like you. This cucumber ranch salad with Minute Organic White Rice is fresh, creamy and comes together in minutes without too much effort.
Ingredients
- 1 Minute® Organic White Rice Cup
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Fresh dill, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly.Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the rice, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion and carrots.Step 3
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill.
Recipe Tip:
Quick Ranch Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp dried dill weed
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1-2 tbsp milk (to thin, optional)
Combine everything in a bowl until fully blended. If dressing is too thick, stir in 1 tbsp of milk at a time until desired consistency.
This is the rice salad you make when you’re over the usual side salad.
Fresh cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion bring crunch, while shredded carrots add a touch of color and sweetness. Toss it all with creamy ranch and suddenly it feels like more than just boring vegetables. Add a warm Minute Organic White Rice Cup and now you have something that fills you up and keeps you going.
It’s simple but it still works. The rice gives the salad a soft, satisfying base that balances out the crisp veggies and creamy sauce. Every bit lands somewhere between fresh, cool and just rich enough to keep things interesting.
Heat the rice, chop a few ingredients, toss everything in a bowl and you are done. That was faster than scrolling for meal ideas. No complicated prep, no extra steps, nothing slowing you down.
Why You’ll Love This Cucumber Ranch Salad Recipe
This one keeps things easy without feeling basic.
The ingredients are simple and easy to keep on hand, which means you can throw it together whenever you need something quick. It works as a side, a light lunch, or even a base you can build on if you want to add protein.
It also holds up. The rice adds enough substance to make it filling, while the cucumber and veggies keep it fresh and crisp.
And with Minute Organic White Rice doing the heavy lifting, you get straight to the part that matters. Eating.
Cucumber Ranch Salad FAQs
How do you keep cucumber salad from getting watery?
Cucumbers naturally release water over time. To avoid this, lightly salt the sliced cucumbers and let them sit for a few minutes, then pat dry before mixing. This helps keep the salad crisp instead of soggy.
Is cucumber ranch salad served cold or warm?
This salad is best served slightly chilled or at room temperature. Let the rice cool slightly before mixing so it doesn’t wilt the vegetables or thin out the dressing.
