Healthy Cucumber Salad With Bacon (Printable Version)

Crisp cucumbers and smoky bacon in a tangy yogurt dressing. Ready in 25 minutes for a light, satisfying meal.

# 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 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

# How to Make It:

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 yogurt dressing makes everything feel indulgent while keeping it light enough for everyday
  • It takes barely 20 minutes from start to finish, perfect for those nights when cooking feels like too much
02 -
  • The cucumber slices will release water as they sit, which is actually perfect because it creates its own extra light dressing
  • If you are making this ahead, add the bacon right before serving so it stays crunchy and irresistible
03 -
  • Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly even cucumber slices that look restaurant perfect
  • Pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels if they seem especially juicy before dressing them

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