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Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon

Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon: Your Summer Sidekick

Enjoy this Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon, a vibrant mix of crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and smoky bacon that brings a burst of flavor to any summer gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium English cucumbers Thinly sliced
  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes Diced
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon Cooked and crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning Store-bought or homemade
Variations and Add-Ins
  • 1 medium jalapeño Diced, optional for heat
  • 1 medium avocado Diced, optional for creaminess

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mandoline or knife
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream with ranch seasoning, stirring until smooth and well-blended.
  2. Slice the cucumbers thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife. Sprinkle with salt and let sit in a colander for 15-20 minutes.
  3. While the cucumbers are draining, dice the tomatoes and drain any excess liquid.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, gently add the drained cucumbers and chopped tomatoes to the dressing and toss to coat.
  5. Crumble or chop the crispy bacon and sprinkle it over the salad.
  6. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the dressing and cucumbers separate until serving to maintain crispness. Drain excess liquid from tomatoes for best results.

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