Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Printable)

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

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Method:

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.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy tangy dressing cuts through the rich bacon in the most satisfying way
  • It comes together faster than you can decide what to make for dinner
02 -
  • Thinly slicing the cucumbers with a mandoline or sharp knife makes a huge difference in texture
  • The salad gets even better after sitting for 30 minutes as the cucumbers release some moisture into the dressing
03 -
  • Pat your cucumbers dry after slicing if they seem especially watery
  • Let the dressed salad sit for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld

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