Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Print Version)
Crisp cucumbers meet smoky bacon in a light, tangy yogurt dressing for the perfect healthy side.
# What You 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
# How to Prepare:
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 cool crunch hits differently when that warm smoky bacon gets involved.
- It comes together faster than you can decide what to make for lunch.
- somehow tastes even better after sitting for an hour in the fridge.
02 -
- Soggy cucumbers ruin everything, so dress this right before serving or within an hour max.
- The bacon needs to be completely cooled before crumbling or it will steam the vegetables.
03 -
- Pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels after slicing if they seem extra watery.
- Let the dressed salad sit for 10 minutes before serving, the flavors need a moment to become friends.