Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers meet smoky bacon in a light yogurt dressing. Ready in 25 minutes for a 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 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

# 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 cool crisp cucumbers against warm smoky bacon creates a perfect texture contrast
  • Ready in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
  • The creamy yogurt dressing ties everything together without feeling heavy
02 -
  • If you make this ahead, add the bacon right before serving or it will lose its satisfying crunch
  • The cucumber will release water as it sits, so eat this salad the same day you make it
03 -
  • Use a mandoline for paper thin cucumber slices if you want a more elegant presentation
  • Pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels if they seem especially watery

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