Cucumber Caesar Salad Recipe
This refreshing Cucumber Caesar Salad combines crisp mini seedless cucumbers with classic Caesar flavors, enhanced by crispy bacon, toasted panko breadcrumbs, and shaved Parmesan cheese. It’s a light yet flavorful twist on the traditional Caesar salad, perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook with toasted breadcrumbs
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 16 ounces mini seedless cucumbers
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)
- 4 ounces bacon (cooked & crumbled)
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (or to taste)
Breadcrumb Topping
- 1/2 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Toast Breadcrumbs: In a small skillet, melt 1/2 Tablespoon salted butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon panko breadcrumbs and toast them while stirring regularly until they turn golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare Cucumbers: Slice the mini seedless cucumbers into thin 1/4-inch slices. Transfer the sliced cucumbers to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon, 2 tablespoons of the toasted breadcrumbs, and Caesar dressing to the cucumbers. Toss everything gently but thoroughly until the cucumbers are evenly coated with the dressing and ingredients.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with additional shaved Parmesan, crumbled bacon, and toasted breadcrumbs for extra flavor and crunch. Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Use mini seedless cucumbers for a crisp texture and easy slicing.
- You can adjust the Caesar dressing amount based on your preference for creaminess.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or substitute with smoked tempeh or mushrooms.
- To enhance flavor, chill cucumbers before slicing.
- Serve immediately after tossing to maintain crispness of the cucumbers and crunchiness of the breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cucumber Caesar Salad, Caesar salad with cucumbers, bacon Caesar salad, easy cucumber salad, toasted breadcrumbs salad
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