Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers meet smoky bacon in a light, tangy yogurt dressing for a refreshing healthy lunch or side 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

# 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy Greek yogurt dressing clings beautifully to crisp cucumber slices, creating that perfect mouthfeel where cool meets creamy in every bite
  • Bacon adds just enough smoky richness to make a simple salad feel indulgent without weighing you down
  • Ready in under 30 minutes and gets even better after a quick chill in the fridge
02 -
  • Salt your cucumber slices for 10 minutes before dressing them, then pat them dry—this prevents your salad from becoming watery as it sits
  • The yogurt dressing tastes best after it sits for a few minutes, so whisk it together before you start prepping the vegetables
  • Bacon stays crispest when you add it right before serving, but it's still delicious after a short chill
03 -
  • Cook your bacon in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes—the render is more even and there's way less mess than pan-frying
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty ribbon-like cucumber slices instead of rounds for an elegant presentation

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