Description
This Jalapeno Popper Cucumber Salad features a delightful combination of fresh cucumbers, spicy jalapeños, and creamy dressing, making it a delicious choice for quick meals or as a tasty side for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup (40 g) red onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning
- ¼ cup (28 g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In a large bowl with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced jalapeño, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and dry ranch seasoning until mostly smooth.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour or spoon the cream cheese mixture over the vegetables in the large bowl.
- Cover with the lid and gently shake to coat the vegetables, or stir carefully to combine without crushing the cucumbers.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the salad chill for a while before serving.
Feel free to adjust the amount of jalapeño based on your heat preference.
If desired, you can add more toppings like green onions or additional bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg