Healthy Cucumber With Bacon (Printable version)

Crisp cucumbers meets smoky bacon in a light yogurt dressing. Ready in 25 minutes for a fresh, satisfying meal.

# 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 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 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 creamy dressing clings to every slice without overwhelming the fresh flavors
  • Bacon adds just enough richness to make this salad feel satisfying
  • It comes together in under half an hour but tastes like you fussed over it
02 -
  • If you make this ahead, keep the bacon separate until serving time so it stays crisp
  • The flavors get even better after sitting for about 30 minutes
  • English cucumbers do not need peeling but regular cucumbers might
03 -
  • Salt the cucumber slices for 15 minutes and pat dry if you want a crunchier texture
  • Warm the bacon slightly before adding so the fat renders into the dressing

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