Cucumber Caesar Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Fresh Twist on Tradition
A refreshing take on the classic Caesar salad featuring crisp cucumbers and savory turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low carb
Ingredients
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- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 large cucumber, sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and let it cool, then crumble it into pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce and sliced cucumber.
- Add the crumbled turkey bacon and Caesar dressing to the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon.
- Feel free to add additional toppings such as croutons or cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cucumber Caesar Salad, Salad, Fresh Salad, Healthy Salad