Creamy Cucumber Salad with Bacon and Cheese
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring crisp cucumbers, smoky bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups Thinly sliced cucumbers (about 3 medium)
- 1/2 cup Cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.
- Remove bacon from oven and let cool slightly. Once cool, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber mixture.
- Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing. You can also substitute different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Colby Jack.