Description
A refreshing and indulgent cucumber salad topped with crispy bacon, feta cheese, and a zesty dressing, perfect for summer lunches or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain before chopping it into small pieces.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the sliced red onion, crumbled feta, and chopped bacon to the cucumbers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh dill if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider substituting feta with goat cheese or adding cherry tomatoes for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg