Healthy Cucumber With Bacon (Printable Version)
Fresh cucumbers and crisp bacon in tangy yogurt dressing. A light low carb side ready in 25 minutes.
# 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 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 It:
01 - Combine sliced cucumbers and red onion in a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour dressing over cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Sprinkle chopped dill and crumbled bacon over salad. Toss lightly to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to one hour for enhanced flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy Greek yogurt dressing feels luxurious without being heavy
- Bacon adds such incredible depth that you will not even miss the croutons
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- Cucumbers release a lot of water once dressed, so serve this within an hour or two for the best texture
- Cooking the bacon until it is very crisp is crucial because softer bacon will turn chewy in the salad
03 -
- Salt your cucumber slices for 10 minutes and pat them dry if you prefer a less watery salad
- Warm bacon added to cold cucumbers creates the most amazing temperature contrast