Creamy Cucumber Salad with Bacon and Cheese
A refreshing summertime side dish featuring crispy cucumbers, savory bacon, and creamy cheese dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced
- 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers: Start by washing your cucumbers thoroughly. Then, slice them into thin rounds.
- Cook the bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine everything: Toss the sliced cucumbers, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and mix gently.
- Garnish and chill: Sprinkle dill over the salad and let it chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve it up: Give the salad a stir, adjust seasoning if needed, and scoop into a serving bowl.
Notes
This salad pairs well with grilled meats or sandwiches and can be customized with various ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, bacon, cheese, summer, side dish