Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Printable View)

Crisp cucumbers, smoky bacon, and tangy yogurt dressing create this refreshing 25-minute dish.

# 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 tbsp Greek yogurt
06 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy yogurt dressing makes everything feel indulgent while keeping it light enough for summer days
  • Bacon and fresh dill transform an ordinary cucumber salad into something people actually ask for the recipe for
02 -
  • This salad gets watery if it sits too long, so add the bacon right before serving to keep it crisp
  • The dressing tastes better after the flavors have time to mingle, so if you can make it an hour ahead, do it
03 -
  • Salt your cucumbers for 15 minutes before dressing them to draw out excess water and prevent a watery salad
  • Let the dressed salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving so the flavors really develop

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