Low-Carb Cucumber Egg Salad with Crispy Bacon
A refreshing and satisfying low-carb salad featuring hard-boiled eggs, crunchy cucumbers, and crispy bacon, perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped Ensure they are fully cooked.
- 2 medium cucumbers, seeded and diced Peel if desired.
- 6 strips crispy bacon, chopped Cook until crispy.
Dressing ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Regular or low-fat.
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt Can swap for more mayonnaise if preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill Or use 1 tsp dried.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Optional ingredients
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced Adds extra crunch.
- to taste chopped chives or parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation of Eggs and Bacon
- Hard-boil eggs by placing them in a single layer in a saucepan, covering with cold water, bringing to a gentle boil, then removing from heat and covering for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, peel, and chop.
- Cook bacon until crisp in a skillet over medium heat. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Dicing Cucumbers and Mixing Dressing
- Peel and seed cucumbers if desired, then dice them into small cubes.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
Combining Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped eggs, diced cucumbers, bacon, and optional celery.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold until everything is well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill for at least 20-30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Serving Suggestions
- Spoon onto a bed of leafy greens, fill cucumber cups, or serve alongside freshly baked low-carb biscuits.
Notes
Don't skip the chilling step as it enhances the flavor. Store bacon separately if you want it to remain crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 16gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 520mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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