Creamy Cucumber Salad with Bacon and Cheese Recipe
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a tangy sour cream dressing, topped with crispy bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese. This salad combines crisp textures with savory flavors for a perfect side dish or light snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
Dairy
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Meat
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits (or 4 slices bacon, crumbled)
Seasonings & Herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a colander. Add a pinch of salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat dry with a paper towel to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Make Dressing: In a bowl, combine sour cream, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, and fresh dill. Mix until smooth and then season with salt and black pepper to taste, creating a creamy and tangy dressing base.
- Toss Cucumbers with Dressing: Add the drained cucumber slices into the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until all the cucumbers are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Add Bacon and Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and cooked bacon bits on top of the dressed cucumbers. Mix gently if you prefer the bacon and cheese to be evenly incorporated.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for about 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve fresh as a cool, delicious side dish.
Notes
- Patting the cucumbers dry after salting is important to avoid a soggy salad.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Dill can be replaced with fresh parsley or chives for a different herb flavor.
- Add a splash of lemon juice instead of white wine vinegar for a citrusy twist.
- Serve chilled for the best refreshing taste, especially during warm weather.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, creamy salad, bacon salad, cheddar cheese salad, easy side dish, summer salad
