Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Printable)

Fresh cucumbers and crispy bacon tossed in a light, tangy yogurt dressing for a satisfying low-carb dish.

# 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 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 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 smoky, salty bacon plays perfectly against the cool, crisp cucumbers
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes and keeps well for leftovers
  • The creamy Greek yogurt dressing feels indulgent while staying light
02 -
  • The cucumbers will release water as they sit in the dressing, which actually makes the salad better but can get watery after several hours
  • Cooking the bacon until really crispy prevents it from getting soggy in the creamy dressing
  • If you are making this ahead, add the bacon right before serving so it stays crisp
03 -
  • Pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels if they seem especially wet after slicing
  • Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the acidity or salt to your liking

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