Spicy Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Twist with Turkey Bacon Delight
A vibrant and delicious Spicy Cucumber Salad that brings a refreshing twist with the addition of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Health
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by slicing the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled turkey bacon.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, chili flakes, and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Allow the salad to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding some chopped bell peppers.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili flakes according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg