Creamy Cucumber Salad with Cheese and Bacon.

Here’s a delicious twist on a classic — Creamy Cucumber Salad with Cheese and Bacon! It’s cool, crunchy, savory, and creamy with just the right balance of freshness and richness. Perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or an easy side dish.

🥒🧀🥓 Creamy Cucumber Salad with Cheese and Bacon

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes

🕒 Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional, for best flavor)
🍽️ Serves: 4–6

🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced (peeled or unpeeled)

• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced or diced

• 4–6 slices crispy bacon, crumbled

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (mild or sharp)

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice

• 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance flavors)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Optional: chopped fresh dill or parsley for garnish

🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the Cucumbers:
   Slice cucumbers and place them in a colander. If desired, sprinkle with a little salt and let sit for 10–15 minutes to draw out excess water. Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Make the Dressing:
   In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, vinegar or lemon juice, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Combine:
   Add cucumbers, red onion, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese to the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything in the dressing.

4. Chill (Optional):
   Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes for best flavor.

5. Serve:
   Garnish with extra bacon, cheese, or herbs if desired. Serve cold.

🧀 Variations:

• Use ranch dressing mix or blue cheese crumbles for bold flavor.

• Add cherry tomatoes or diced avocado for extra color and texture.

• Swap cheddar for pepper jack, Swiss, or feta.