Description
A refreshing and crunchy salad perfect for summer cookouts, combining cucumbers, crispy bacon, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 4 medium Cucumbers (English cucumbers preferred for their crunch.)
- 6 slices Bacon (Cook until crispy.)
- 1 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt (Use as the creamy base.)
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning (Or substitute with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.)
- 1/4 cup Red onion (Shall be sliced.)
- 1 tablespoon Dill (Fresh or dried.)
- 1 splash Vinegar or lemon juice (Optional for brightness.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the cucumbers into thin slices ensuring you get more surface area but not paper thin.
- If time allows, pat the slices dry with a paper towel.
- Prepare the dressing by mixing sour cream (or Greek yogurt), ranch seasoning, chopped dill, black pepper, and a splash of lemon or vinegar in a bowl.
- Add sliced red onion or chopped green onion to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Combine the cucumbers with the dressing until well coated.
- Fold in most of the bacon, keeping some to sprinkle on top before serving.
Serving
- Serve immediately, or chill for 10 minutes for a colder salad.
Notes
To prevent a watery salad, be sure to dry the cucumbers and drain any excess water. Mix the ingredients close to serving time for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American