Anti-Inflammatory Creamy Cucumber Bacon & Hard-Boiled Egg Salad is a very flavorful dish. This recipe is good and healthy for an anti-inflammatory diet. The salad is made with crunchy cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, and crispy bacon with a light, creamy dressing. Per serving, it contains 230 kcal, 7 g net carbs, and 24 g of protein. You can easily store the salad for 2 days for the best texture and taste. The salad is full of creamy flavor and adds some extra freshness. It is easy to make as it takes 25 minutes to get ready. This salad is perfect to make for summer meals and a healthy lunch. Anti-Inflammatory Creamy Cucumber Bacon & Hard-Boiled Egg Salad is best served with the grilled vegetables, baked fish, and a pair of cucumber slices.
STATS:
- Total duration: 25 minutes
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size:1 bowl
- Servings: 4
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
- Course: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-free, high-protein
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Measuring cups & spoons
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 2 sliced medium cucumbers
- 3 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 slices nitrate-free turkey bacon
- 2 tbsp red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
CREAMY DRESSING:
- Half cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small minced garlic clove
- Half tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Quarter tsp turmeric powder
- A small pinch of sea salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CUCUMBERS:
- You can use a slice of cucumber. They are the best option for making the salad. They will add some extra freshness and crunchy texture to the salad. Cucumbers also provide us with hydration. English cucumbers and Persian cucumbers can also be used in the recipe as per your choice; they also give a refreshing taste.
HARD BOILED EGGS:
- You can use hard-boiled eggs; they add some extra protein to the salad. The boiled egg also provides you with some healthy fats and adds a creamy texture to the salad. Soft-boiled eggs and the Grilled chicken pieces are a good alternative to provide you with the best result in the recipe.
LEMON JUICE :
- The lemon juice will add some extra freshness. It will also make the dressing sour in taste. The White wine vinegar and Apple cider vinegar are good substitutes for it, as they also provide the sour taste to the dressing as per your preference in the recipe.
FRESH PARSLEY:
- It will add a fresh, mild, and slightly peppery flavor to the salad. It also gives us some extra vitamins. Fresh dill and fresh cilantro also work well because they pair well with the cucumber eggs and the creamy dressing, as per your choice in the recipe.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Firstly, boil the eggs until they are cooked, then let the eggs cool, then peel and chop them into small pieces.
- Now cook the turkey bacon until they get crispy, then cool it and crumble it into small pieces.
- Then wash and cut the cucumbers, cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and chop the onion and parsley.
- Take a small bowl and mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, turmeric, and salt.
- Take another vessel and put cucumbers, eggs, tomatoes, onion, parsley, and bacon.
- Now pour the creamy dressing over the salad and mix it gently.
- Lastly, cool it for 15 minutes to let the flavors combine evenly, then serve fresh.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN MEALS:
- Grilled chicken
- Baked fish
- Roasted salmon
LIGHT LUNCHES:
- Whole-grain toast
- Avocado slices
- Lettuce wraps
MEDITERRANEAN SIDES:
- Roasted vegetables
- Grilled zucchini
- Grilled eggplant
HEALTHY SNACKS:
- Mini salad bowls
- Lettuce cups
- Cucumber slices
TIPS:
- You can use fresh cucumbers and ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Let the cucumbers dry to prevent them from becoming watery in the dressing.
- For extra crispiness, add the bacon just before serving.
- You can use plain unsweetened Greek yogurt.
- You can also use black pepper and lemon juice as per your choice.
- Do not add too much salt because bacon contains sodium.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You can easily store the salad for 2 days, so it will give you the best texture and taste.
FREEZER:
- You cannot freeze the salad because the cucumbers and creamy dressing can become watery.
FAQs:.
Can I exclude the bacon to prepare this salad?
- Yes,you can eliminate the bacon. If you want to add some protein, grilled chicken is a great alternative as per your choice.
Should I add mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt in the recipe?
- Yes, you can add mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt. It also works best in the recipe.
 Can this salad be prepared in advance?
- Â Yes,you can keep the chopped vegetables, boiled eggs, and dressing in separate containers and mix everything together just before serving
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 230 kcal
Net Carbs: 7 g
Total Carbs: 9 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 14 g
Iron: 1.5 mg
Vitamin A: 650 IU
Calcium: 85 mg
Sodium: 350 mg
Potassium: 420 mg
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Servings: 4
Total Fat: 16 g
