Creamy Cucumber Salad with Bacon and Cheese
A refreshing creamy cucumber salad with smoky bacon and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits (or 4 slices bacon, crumbled)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the Cucumbers: Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly. Sprinkle with salt and let sit in a colander for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the Bacon: Fry or bake the bacon until crispy, then crumble it into pieces.
- Mix the Dressing: Combine sour cream, dill, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the drained cucumbers with the dressing, then fold in bacon and cheese.
- Chill it Out: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Toss gently before serving and garnish as desired.
Notes
This salad is best served chilled. It can be made ahead of time and gets better as it sits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy salad, summer salad, bacon, cheese, side dish
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