Healthy Cucumber with Bacon (Print Version)

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

# 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

# Steps:

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 Greek yogurt dressing keeps it light but still creamy, no heavy mayo in sight
  • Bacon and fresh dill together create this perfect smoky herb situation you will crave
  • It gets even better after an hour in the fridge, making it ideal for meal prep or potlucks
02 -
  • Salt your sliced cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes before dressing if you want extra crisp texture
  • The bacon needs to be completely cool before you toss it in, otherwise it will wilt those fresh herbs and make everything soggy
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty ribboned cucumbers instead of slices for a more elegant presentation
  • Let the dressed salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving so the flavors really meld together

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