Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Print version)

Crisp cucumbers with smoky bacon in a tangy yogurt dressing. Ready in 25 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

→ Meats

04 - 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Place the sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper for the dressing.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle with chopped dill and crumbled bacon. Toss lightly again.
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to one hour for enhanced flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between cool cucumbers and warm smoky bacon makes every bite exciting
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer
  • The creamy tangy dressing ties everything together without overwhelming the fresh vegetables
02 -
  • If you make this ahead of time add the bacon right before serving so it stays crispy
  • The salad is best served within a few hours but the flavors actually get better after sitting for thirty minutes
  • English cucumbers are ideal because they have tender skin that does not need peeling
03 -
  • Sprinkle a little extra salt over the cucumber slices and let them sit for ten minutes then drain. This draws out excess water so your dressing stays creamy
  • Toast the bacon in the oven on a baking sheet for the most even cooking and easiest cleanup

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