Cucumber Caesar Salad Recipe
This refreshing Cucumber Caesar Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, savory Parmesan cheese, crispy bacon, and a flavorful Caesar dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cucumber Salad:
- 16 ounces mini seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 4 ounces bacon, cooked & crumbled
- 1/2 Tablespoon butter
- 1/4 teaspoon panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (or to taste)
Instructions
- Toast Breadcrumbs: In a small skillet, melt 1/2 Tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast, stirring regularly, until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers into thin (1/4 inch) slices and transfer to a large bowl.
- Assemble Salad: Add 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan, 1/4 cup crumbled bacon, 2 Tablespoons of toasted breadcrumbs, and Caesar dressing to the cucumbers. Toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish: Garnish the salad with additional Parmesan cheese, bacon, and breadcrumbs before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon or use a meat-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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