Cucumber Snack with Cheese, Bacon Bits, and Seasonings Recipe
A quick and flavorful cucumber snack featuring crisp cucumber slices topped with shredded cheddar cheese, smoky bacon bits, and a blend of bold seasonings. Finished with a drizzle of creamy avocado lime ranch dressing and optional crunchy nuts or fresh herbs for added texture and freshness. Perfect as a light appetizer or healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or preferred cheese)
- ¼ cup bacon bits
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp Salad Supreme seasoning
- 2 tbsp avocado lime ranch dressing
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (for spice)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or cilantro (for freshness)
- 2 tbsp crushed nuts or seeds (for crunch)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber slices: Slice the large English cucumber into thin rounds and arrange them neatly on a large plate or serving tray to form the base of the snack.
- Add cheese and bacon bits: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cucumber slices, followed by the bacon bits to add savory flavor and texture.
- Season the snack: Evenly distribute black pepper, Old Bay seasoning, Salad Supreme seasoning, and red pepper flakes across the cucumber slices to infuse them with a balance of spice and herbaceous notes.
- Drizzle dressing: Lightly drizzle avocado lime ranch dressing over the entire platter for a creamy, tangy finish that complements the fresh cucumber and seasonings.
- Add fresh herbs and crunch: Garnish with fresh dill or cilantro and sprinkle crushed nuts or seeds on top to enhance freshness and add a satisfying crunch.
- Serve immediately: Present the assembled cucumber snack right away to retain the crispness of the cucumber and enjoy the full flavor and texture contrast.
Notes
- Use any preferred shredded cheese such as mozzarella or pepper jack for variation.
- Bacon bits can be substituted with vegetarian bacon or omitted for a vegetarian version.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes quantity to control the spiciness.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or chives can be used instead of dill or cilantro.
- This snack is best served immediately to maintain crunchiness of cucumber slices.
Keywords: cucumber snack, cucumber appetizer, healthy snack, low calorie snack, no cook snack, quick snack, cheddar cheese cucumber, avocado lime ranch
