Description
Cucumber Caesar Salad is a refreshing and unique twist on the classic Caesar salad, featuring crisp mini seedless cucumbers that add a delightful crunch. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light side dish, this salad combines savory bacon, creamy dressing, and shaved Parmesan to create a dish that’s both flavorful and nutritious. With just 15 minutes of preparation, you can serve this crowd-pleaser at any gathering or enjoy it as a quick meal. The customizable nature of this salad allows you to adjust the ingredients to suit your taste, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces mini seedless cucumbers
- 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 tablespoon salted butter
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (or to taste)
Instructions
- Toast the breadcrumbs: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add panko breadcrumbs, and toast until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the cucumbers: Slice mini seedless cucumbers into thin rounds and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Add the shaved Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, toasted breadcrumbs, and Caesar dressing to the cucumbers. Toss until evenly coated.
- Garnish and serve: Top with additional Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, and toasted breadcrumbs. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg