Description
A refreshing cucumber salad with crispy bacon, creamy dressing, and fresh herbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Begin by slicing the cucumbers into even rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden, remove and crumble once cooled. Thinly slice the red onion, and chop the fresh dill.
- Combine the Solids: In a large mixing bowl, mix the cucumbers, crumbled bacon, red onion, and fresh dill.
- Whisk Together the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk the sour cream, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Avoid over-salting and ensure cucumbers are dry before mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg