Creamy Cucumber Salad with Bacon for Quick Side Dishes
Crisp cucumbers meet smoky bacon and creamy cheese in a luscious dressing for a refreshing summer salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
6 slices bacon
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit 10 minutes.
- Cook bacon until crisp, drain, and crumble.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss cucumbers with dressing gently.
- Add cheese and crumbled bacon, fold to combine.
- Stir in dill and chives. Chill 20–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, add radishes or red onions. Use Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing. Bacon can be substituted with turkey bacon.