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Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon

Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon for Refreshing Summer Joy

Enjoy a vibrant Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon that's perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Draining Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 whole English Cucumbers Thinly sliced or spiralized
  • 2 cups Tomatoes Chopped into small pieces
  • 6 slices Bacon Cooked until crispy, crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Substitute with Greek yogurt if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Ranch Seasoning Store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and ranch seasoning. Stir vigorously until smooth.
Cucumber Preparation
  1. Slice the cucumbers thinly or spiralize them. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
Tomato Preparation
  1. Wash and dice the tomatoes into small pieces. Drain excess liquid if necessary.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained cucumbers, tomatoes, and dressing. Toss gently to coat.
Adding Bacon
  1. Just before serving, sprinkle crispy crumbled bacon on top of the salad.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Salad is best enjoyed fresh; store components separately if making ahead.

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