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Healthy Cucumber Salad with Bacon

A refreshing and crunchy salad with crisp cucumbers, smoky bacon, and zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large cucumbers Sliced
  • 4 slices bacon Cooked until crispy
  • 1 small red onion Thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the cucumbers and thinly slice the red onion.
  2. Place bacon in a cold skillet and cook over medium heat. Turn occasionally until crispy.
  3. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain, but reserve one tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
Assembling the Salad
  1. Whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, reserved bacon fat, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Add cucumbers and onion to the bowl, and toss to coat evenly with the dressing.
  3. Crumble the bacon and sprinkle it over the salad, along with fresh dill.
  4. Toss lightly and refrigerate until chilled.

Notes

For maximum crunch, add the bacon just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.