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Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon

Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon for a Refreshing Summer Treat

Enjoy a refreshing Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Bacon, perfect for summer days and potlucks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 3 medium Cucumbers English or Persian Cucumbers for best flavor
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Firm and ripe, chopped into small pieces
  • 6 slices Bacon Cook until crispy and crumble before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Forms the creamy base
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning Feel free to use a homemade mix
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To draw out excess moisture from cucumbers

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • knife
  • Colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream with ranch seasoning, whisking until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Slice the cucumbers thinly and sprinkle with salt, letting them sit in a colander for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Chop tomatoes into small pieces, placing them in a bowl and squeezing out excess liquid.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and tomatoes, then pour the ranch dressing over and toss gently.
  5. Crumble crispy bacon over the top and then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve fresh and store bacon separately until serving to maintain its crunch.

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