Creamy Bacon Cucumber Salad
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers, smoky halal turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, and a tangy dill dressing. Perfect for warm days or gatherings, this dish balances rich and light flavors with a creamy texture and cool crunch.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 cups sliced cucumbers
- Salt for draining cucumbers
- 6 to 8 slices halal turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 of a red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and sprinkle with salt, letting sit 10 minutes. Pat dry.
- Cook halal turkey bacon until crispy. Drain, cool, and crumble into small pieces.
- Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Combine cucumbers, cheddar cheese, bacon, and red onion (if using) in a large bowl.
- Pour dressing over the mixture and toss until coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, or refrigerate until flavors meld.
Notes
For a tangier flavor, use apple cider vinegar.
Replace red onion with green onions for milder taste if desired.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Replace red onion with green onions for milder taste if desired.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.