Zesty Cucumber Tomato Salad with Creamy Bacon Twist

This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad features crispy bacon and juicy tomatoes, perfect for summer meals.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: SALADS

Cuisine: American

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

6 slices Thick-cut Bacon Adds a salty, savory flavor and crunch.
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Always slice them in half for even distribution.
1 large English Cucumbers Ideally diced for easy mixing.

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Ranch Dressing Provides creaminess and tang.
2 tablespoons Bacon Drippings Reserved from cooking bacon.

Equipment

medium bowl
cutting board
knife

Method

How to Make Cucumber Tomato Salad

Dice the English cucumbers and halve the cherry tomatoes.
In a medium bowl, combine the reserved bacon drippings with the ranch dressing. Crumble in the thick-cut bacon and stir until well blended and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the prepared cucumbers and tomatoes. Gently toss them together.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve chilled and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for at least an hour to enhance flavors. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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