Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers meet smoky bacon in a light, tangy yogurt dressing for a refreshing healthy lunch or side.
# 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 yogurt dressing clings to every crisp cucumber slice without feeling heavy
- Bacon adds just the right amount of savory crunch to make vegetables feel exciting
02 -
- This salad tastes better after sitting for 15 minutes but don't let it go longer than an hour or the cucumbers start releasing too much water
- Cook your bacon ahead of time and store it in the fridge for even faster assembly
03 -
- Salt your cucumber slices for 10 minutes and pat them dry if you want extra crispness
- Toast your bacon in the oven on parchment paper for perfectly even cooking without the mess