5 from 21 votes
Cucumber Tomato Salad
This Cucumber Tomato Salad highlights fresh diced cucumbers and halved cherry tomatoes combined with crumbled bacon and a creamy ranch dressing. Bacon drippings may be added for extra flavor, and the mixture is chilled before serving to meld flavors. The salad provides a refreshing, crisp texture alongside a savory, tangy dressing that is well suited as a side dish.
Prep Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
255 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 5 lices Bacon cooked and diced, thick-cut
- 1-2 teaspoons bacon drippings reserved from cooking bacon (if desired)
- 1 cup ranch dressing low fat is ok
- one pint cherry tomato sliced in half
- 2 large cucumber diced, English
Instructions
- Place the prepared tomatoes and cucumbers in a large bowl.
- Mix the bacon drippings and ranch with the crumbled bacon until thoroughly combined, then pour over the tomatoes and cucumbers. Mix gently until the dressing and ingredients are all combined.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Notes
- Bacon drippings enhance the dressing's flavor but can be excluded if desired.
- Chilling the salad for at least one hour allows flavors to meld and vegetables to stay crisp.
Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
479mg
(20%)
Potassium
173mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
98IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 479mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.