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Cucumber Bacon Salad

Creamy Cucumber Bacon Salad: A Crispy, Creamy Bite of Summer Joy

Cool, crisp cucumbers meet smoky bacon and a creamy dill dressing in this quick, 5-ingredient summer salad. It’s the perfect no-fuss dish for backyard BBQs, potlucks, or lazy lunches.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Cucumbers (garden or English), red or yellow onion, fresh dill, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), crispy cooked bacon, garlic, salt, pepper, optional: lemon juice or mayo for extra tang.

Instructions

  • Slice cucumbers into half-moons and add to a large bowl.

  • Thinly slice onion (or chop green onion/chives) and mix with cucumbers.

  • Finely chop fresh dill and stir in.

  • Add sour cream, minced or pressed garlic, and a little salt. Optional: add lemon juice or a spoonful of mayo for added richness.

  • Stir until cucumbers are well coated.

  • Fold in crumbled bacon right before serving to keep it crispy.

 

  • Finish with extra dill and cracked pepper on top.

Notes

  • Salt cucumbers first and let sit to reduce wateriness if prepping ahead.

  • Greek yogurt makes a lighter alternative to sour cream.

  • Don’t add bacon too early—it loses its crunch.

 

  • Leftovers keep well for a day but may get watery.

  • Author: Emilie Faivre
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (for the bacon)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook (aside from bacon)
  • Cuisine: American
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