Cucumber Caesar Salad with Toasted Breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Bacon Recipe
A refreshing and crunchy Cucumber Caesar Salad featuring mini seedless cucumbers, crispy bacon, shaved Parmesan, and toasted panko breadcrumbs tossed in classic Caesar dressing. This easy-to-make salad combines creamy, savory, and crispy elements for a delightful side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad
- 16 ounces mini seedless cucumbers
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
- 4 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing (or to taste)
Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 Tablespoon salted butter
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Toast Breadcrumbs: In a small skillet, melt 1/2 tablespoon of salted butter over medium heat. Add the panko breadcrumbs and toast, stirring regularly, until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Slice Cucumbers: Thinly slice the mini seedless cucumbers into 1/4 inch slices and transfer them into a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Add 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon, 2 tablespoons of the toasted breadcrumbs, and Caesar dressing to the cucumber slices.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss all ingredients in the bowl until the cucumbers are evenly coated with the dressing and other ingredients are well distributed.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with the remaining Parmesan cheese, bacon, and toasted breadcrumbs before serving to add extra flavor and crunch.
Notes
- You can use any variety of cucumbers you prefer or have on hand.
- Optional additions include sliced red or green onions for extra zest.
- Add chopped red pepper or tomatoes to introduce more color and sweetness.
- Make the salad vegetarian by omitting the bacon.
- For a heartier salad, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Substitute homemade croutons or Parmesan crisps in place of the toasted breadcrumbs.
- Use your favorite store-bought Caesar dressing if you do not have homemade dressing available.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1 day to prevent the cucumbers from becoming soggy due to high moisture.
Keywords: Cucumber Caesar Salad, crispy bacon salad, toasted breadcrumbs, Parmesan cucumber salad, easy summer salad, quick side dish
