Healthy Cucumber With Bacon (Printable Version)

Crisp cucumbers and smoky bacon tossed 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 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:

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 Tips:

01 -
  • The cool cucumbers and creamy tangy dressing create that perfect restaurant style salad balance without any heavy ingredients
  • Bacon transforms a simple side dish into something people actually get excited about eating
02 -
  • Salt your cucumber slices and let them sit for 15 minutes if you want a crisper salad, then drain off the liquid before dressing
  • The bacon stays crunchiest if you add it right before serving instead of tossing it in too early
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you want perfectly thin, even slices that look restaurant pretty
  • Let the dressed salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors really develop

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