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Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon

Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon for a Refreshing Twist

Light and refreshing, this Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon is perfect for summer cookouts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large English Cucumbers Thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Diced
  • 6 slices Bacon Crispy, add just before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Base for the dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Ranch Seasoning Tangy flavor addition

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • mandoline
  • skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and ranch seasoning. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  2. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, slice thinly, and sprinkle with salt to drain for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine drained cucumbers and chopped tomatoes. Pour dressing over and mix gently.
  5. Crisp bacon in a skillet and crumble it. Fold into the salad just before serving.
  6. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Salt and drain cucumbers to maintain crunch; add bacon fresh to keep its crunch. Store dressing and salad components separately to keep it fresh.

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