Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Printable Version)

Crisp cucumbers with bacon in tangy yogurt dressing

# 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

# Directions:

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 until smooth
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 to distribute
05 - Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to one hour for enhanced flavor

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy tangy dressing clings perfectly to every crisp bite without feeling heavy
  • Bacon adds this incredible smoky depth that transforms a simple salad into something crave worthy
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you put way more thought into it
02 -
  • The salt in the dressing will draw moisture out of the cucumbers over time, so if you are making this ahead, wait to add the dressing until right before serving
  • Cook your bacon until it is extra crispy because it will soften slightly once tossed with the dressing
  • If your cucumbers have thick skins or large seeds, peel them and scoop out the seeds before slicing
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly uniform cucumber slices that feel restaurant quality
  • Taste your cucumbers first because some are more bitter than others and might need a pinch more salt
  • The salad is best served the same day, but leftovers will keep for one day if stored properly

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