Healthy Cucumber With Bacon (Print version)

Crisp cucumbers with smoky bacon in light tangy yogurt dressing

# 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

# Method:

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 advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between icy cucumbers and savory bacon creates that perfect sweet and salty balance everyone craves
  • Greek yogurt replaces heavy mayo making this light enough for seconds without the food coma
02 -
  • Cucumbers release water as they sit so if you are making this ahead keep the dressing separate and toss right before serving
  • Bacon stays crispest when you cook it to the point of almost too done since it will soften slightly in the dressing
03 -
  • Pat your cucumbers dry with paper towels after slicing to prevent a watery salad
  • Let the dressed salad sit for at least 15 minutes so the onions mellow and cucumbers absorb that tangy dressing

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