Creamy Cucumber Salad with Bacon & Cheese
A rich and refreshing side dish made with crisp cucumbers, savory bacon, sharp cheddar, and a creamy dill dressing. Perfect for summer potlucks, BBQs, or low-carb meals.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon crumbled or chopped
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese finely shredded
For the Creamy Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped, or 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into thin, uniform rounds. Peel if desired, or peel in stripes for presentation.
- Cook the bacon using your preferred method until crispy. Crumble or chop into small pieces.
- In a large serving bowl, whisk together the sour cream, dill, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the sliced cucumbers, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar to the bowl.
- Gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly in the creamy dressing.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
To reduce wateriness, sweat cucumbers with a sprinkle of salt for 20–30 minutes, then pat dry. For a deeper flavor, add thinly sliced red onion. The dressing can be made ahead, but combine everything just before serving.